China has pushed back sharply against what it calls “threat narratives” surrounding global AI governance, warning that escalating rhetoric from the US risks fuelling confrontation rather than cooperation. The remarks come after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged a slowdown in AI development but only in a way that prevents China from gaining an advantage in the race for advanced artificial intelligence.
In recent days, senior figures from leading US AI labs have issued stark warnings about the existential risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems, with some suggesting the technology could even threaten humanity’s survival. But US President Donald Trump has made clear that his priority is ensuring the US develops AI faster than China, framing the issue as a strategic competition rather than a shared global challenge.
Responding on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticised the tone of US commentary, telling reporters that “narratives of threat, confrontation, and malicious competition serve only to disrupt the process of global AI governance and are not in anyone’s interest.” Beijing has repeatedly argued that AI should be governed through international cooperation rather than geopolitical rivalry.
The exchange highlights a widening divide between Washington and Beijing over how to manage the risks and opportunities of AI, a technology both governments view as central to future economic and military power.
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