Artificial Intelligence, China’s Rise and Implementation Implications

In their article, Khanal, Zhang, and Taeihagh (2025) offer a critical examination of China’s AI development strategy, highlighting the interplay between national ambitions and local realities. The study situates China’s artificial intelligence (AI) trajectory within a broader geopolitical and economic context, particularly in relation to its competition with the United States. While previous studies have largely focused on Beijing’s top-down AI policies, this article innovatively foregrounds...