Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference that Beijing opposes "prejudices toward one side and the formation of alliances" in the field of artificial intelligence. He added that "every country has the right to choose its partners on the basis of its circumstances and needs for national development," and insisted on the need to respect the digital sovereignty of states and their right to independently determine their technological path.
China's position was a response to a report indicating that the United States was about to notify dozens of countries that they must choose between cooperating with Washington or adhering to a rival artificial intelligence framework led by China. According to a US official and an internal draft, Washington could exclude from its AI coalition any country that simultaneously participates in the Global Cooperation Organization for Artificial Intelligence founded by Beijing.
The United States leads the "Pax Silucia" initiative, which aims to strengthen the security of artificial intelligence, semiconductor and critical mineral supply chains, and includes countries such as Japan, Australia and South Korea. In July, 29 countries signed an agreement to create the Global Cooperation Organization for Artificial Intelligence under Chinese leadership, in a move reflecting the intensification of competition to establish rules for the development and governance of technology worldwide.
The moves by both countries reveal a shift in AI rivalry: it has moved from focusing on the development of models and chips to building international alliances that control data, infrastructure, supply chains and regulatory standards. This competition could present difficult choices to countries that depend on technology and investment from both sides, especially if membership in the new coalitions becomes a requirement for access to advanced chips, computing services or data centres.
