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PoliticalMalaysia·6 Sept 2026 · 1d ago

Victor Gao Discusses China's Stance on Global AI Development

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At the Penang Peace Dialogue in Malaysia, Victor Gao, vice-president of the Beijing-based Centre for China and Globalisation, stated that China would thwart United States efforts to achieve global artificial intelligence (AI) dominance. Gao argued that the U.S. was weaponizing and militarizing AI by integrating the technology into drones, ballistic missiles, and various software and hardware systems. He contrasted this approach with China’s commitment to open-source development and declared that China would not permit any nation to achieve AI hegemony.

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The rhetoric indicates a deepening geopolitical divide regarding the development and deployment of AI technologies. This suggests ongoing friction between the two nations as China seeks to challenge U.S. technological leadership to prevent a singular state from controlling global AI standards.

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