Rationalism and Divergent Sinomodernity
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Moonshot AI’s release of its Kimi K3 model before Xi Jinping’s July 2026 World AI Conference speech highlighted a broader question about China’s AI strategy. Contrary to widespread Western expectation
The AI arms race is nothing like the Cold War
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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The article argues that today’s AI competition resembles an arms race but differs fundamentally from the Cold War. Unlike nuclear weapons, AI is being developed by multiple governments and corporation
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international cooperation to keep artificial intelligence under human control and address risks from rapid technological development. T
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence,” urging other countries to adopt the language. The proposed rebranding
America is in the wrong AI race with China
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The article argues that the United States is pursuing the wrong artificial-intelligence (AI) competition with China by emphasizing model performance and minimizing regulation. U.S. policymakers have g
Why Trump and Xi Finally Agree on AI
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The article examines contrasting U.S. and Chinese approaches to artificial intelligence development and risk. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged the United States to slow frontier AI development, wa
The article argues that China’s approach to AI safety is defined by acceleration and comprehensive state control rather than restraint. Chen Yixin, head of China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) and
China’s state security minister, Chen Yixin, has warned that artificial intelligence is creating major national security risks and should be treated as a “new arena for strategic rivalry” among major
President Trump’s Date With Destiny?
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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The piece argues that September 24 could be a pivotal date for Donald Trump, especially in relation to AI policy and U.S.-China relations. The author reports speculation that White House aides may urg
U.S. federal agencies — the FBI, NSA, and CISA — said in a Tuesday alert that major Chinese AI companies have been systematically using “distillation” to copy capabilities from leading American AI mod
Data Centers Are a Distraction
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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America’s leading AI companies are accelerating model development so quickly that many insiders now want the pace slowed. In July, more than 1,300 employees from major firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic,
U.S. Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting says the United States needs “credible, acknowledged” offensive capabilities to damage or destroy enemy space assets in order to deter attacks and survive
Officials from 29 countries signed an agreement on July 16, 2026, creating the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new intergovernmental body headquartered in Shanghai. T
On July 17, Xi Jinping gave the keynote address at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, his first in-person appearance at the event since 2018. His speech highlighted Beijing’s gr
At the opening of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of “openness” in AI and rejected a “one country” approach
The article argues that a coordinated influence campaign is underway in the Solomon Islands and across the Pacific to pressure Taiwan’s diplomatic partners, especially ahead of the Pacific Islands For
A draft U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, dated 28 May 2026, reportedly includes a proposed $224 billion to $300 billion reconstruction or investment mechanism for Iran as part of efforts to end
The passage argues that China’s consulate in Houston was a major center of hostile activity and that its closure on July 23, 2020, was part of a broader U.S. effort to counter Chinese Communist Party
President Donald Trump said Taiwan should not assume the United States would provide a “blank check” military guarantee if tensions with China escalate. In a Fox News interview with Bret Baier, Trump
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, a Los Angeles suburb, resigned after federal prosecutors announced she will plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. Wang, 58, was char
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A New York Times report describes a major crisis inside China’s military leadership under Xi Jinping. At a recent legislative meeting, the absence of many top generals made visible the scale of the pu
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is “not over,” insisting that the U.S. and Israel still aim to stop Tehran’s nuclear program. In a taped CBS “60 Minutes” interview, he
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May 6
President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
The article discusses security concerns surrounding the popular fitness app Strava, which uses GPS data to track activities of users, primarily cyclists and runners. A report by French newspaper Le Mo
In the article "Counterterrorism and Preventive Repression: China's Changing Strategy in Xinjiang," authors Sheena Chestnut Greitens, Myunghee Lee, and Emir Yazici examine the Chinese Communist Party'
China Has Ties to and Supports Hamas: Here Is the Proof – Jewish Policy Center
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The article discusses China's support for Hamas, highlighting its historical ties and military aid. Since recognizing Palestine in 1988, China has facilitated direct contacts with Hamas, with the IDF
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has established an extensive global network of over 2,000 organizations across democratic nations, specifically the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ger
The PLA Daily editorial discusses the significant recent purge of high-ranking officials Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, highlighting the ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the People’s Liberation A
Zhang Youxia’s Differences with Xi Jinping Led to His Purge - Jamestown
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Jan 26
On January 24, 2026, Chinese authorities announced investigations into Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and CMC Chief of Staff Liu Zhenli, citing "serious disciplinary and
China's recent military purge, which included the removal of high-ranking officers and allegations of espionage, has raised concerns about political instability within the Chinese Communist Party and
The recent downfall of Gen. Zhang Youxia, China's top military official and a close ally of President Xi Jinping, has plunged the Chinese military into disarray and raised concerns over Taiwan's futur
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Jan 24
Chinese President Xi Jinping has assumed sole operational control of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) amidst ongoing investigations into high-ranking military officials. This move underscores Xi's c
How AI Companies Got Caught Up in US Military Efforts
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Over the past year, major AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic shifted from opposing military applications of their technologies to actively partnering with the U.S. military. OpenAI lif