China has called for greater global AI cooperation while opposing security-driven technology restrictions at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai.
Asian AI startups are launching new frontier models as US export restrictions on Anthropic create fresh opportunities for regional AI providers.
DeepSeek faces restrictions on Nvidia AI training chips as export controls tighten, highlighting the impact of semiconductor policy on global AI development.
Two Chinese nationals arrested in California for smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China, reigniting tensions over export control and tech security.