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How the China-US AI arms race is escalating

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November 6, 2026

China's AI ambitions are no longer just about catching up to Silicon Valley. From chips and data centers to energy, talent and global markets, Beijing is building an ecosystem designed to challenge US tech.

As Chinese companies roll out increasingly powerful AI models, the question is no longer whether China can compete, but who will shape the AI rules of the future. The US? China? Some combination of the two? The Dip's Kassandra Sundt is joined by Claire Chu from Janes and the Council on Foreign Relations' Zongyuan Zoe Liu.

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The Dip — DW's Business Podcast

The Dip is a weekly business and economics podcast from Deutsche Welle that connects the dots on global money, power, and geopolitical consequences. Hosted by DW, the show delves into major issues like Europe's digital sovereignty, critical supply chains, and the shift in the continent's industrial and defense sectors.

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