Will China’s AI initiative further global competition in race of AI
Introduction
China’s AI initiative will significantly intensify global competition in the AI race. By 2025, China has made major breakthroughs in AI technologies, becoming a world leader in the field.
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The recent success of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that developed an advanced AI model rivaling those of OpenAI and Google at a fraction of the cost, has upended assumptions about the global AI landscape.
This achievement demonstrates China’s ability to innovate despite U.S. export controls on advanced chips, forcing Chinese engineers to develop creative and efficient solutions. As a result, China is now offering cheaper, unrestricted AI access to countries frustrated by U.S. policies, potentially embedding itself into emerging markets.
Humanoid launch
China has launched its first heterogeneous humanoid robot training base, which is situated in Shanghai.
Named the Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground, and is operated by Shanghai-based National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center, Humanoid Robot (Shanghai) Co.
With the ability to train more than 100 humanoid robots at once, the cutting-edge facility hopes to hasten the widespread use and commercialization of cutting-edge robotics technology.
According to a Chinese online media outlet, the facility plans to train 1,000 general-purpose robots at once by 2027.
In December, Chinese robotics company AgiBot introduced the largest humanoid manipulation dataset to date, aiming to enhance AI robot training.
China’s strategic approach includes
Focusing on efficient, less expensive AI technologies
Building dominant positions in open-source AI and cloud infrastructure
Developing a robust domestic tech ecosystem
Conclusion
These strategies have positioned China as a formidable competitor in the global AI race, challenging U.S. technological primacy and reshaping the international AI governance landscape. As the competition intensifies, both nations are likely to increase investments and efforts to maintain or gain technological advantage, further accelerating global AI development and adoption.