China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI

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It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:31:39 UTC.

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  1. China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI

  2. ‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier

  3. 'High IQ president' is all AI needs: Trump backs US lead, targets China & Anthropic

  4. Time to take forward ties ‘without backsliding’, says China’s Foreign Minister

  5. China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation

  6. ‘Partners, not rivals’: China FM Wang Yi reveals key PM Modi-Xi consensus

  7. China’s spy chief warns of national security risks from AI

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