AI a "National Survival" Issue for China, Expert Warns
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A leading researcher states that artificial intelligence has become a matter of "national survival" for China. The intense competition with the United States reflects a broader struggle to shape the future global order.
Beijing has set a clear goal: to become the world leader in AI by 2030. Recent advances, like the development of the DeepSeek model, demonstrate China's rapid progress in the field.
The expert frames the U.S.–China AI race as more than just a technology rivalry. It is seen as a fundamental contest over economic and geopolitical influence. Leadership in AI is viewed as critical for national security and international power in the coming decades.