Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping AI race between China and US?

South China Morning Post TechnologyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Vincent ChowApril 4, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping AI race between China and US?

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Despite US-China tensions, the AI ecosystems of both countries are showing signs of convergence. This was exemplified by the participation of Moonshot AI's founder at Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference in California, followed by a similar presentation in Beijing. Nvidia, a major driver of this convergence, benefits from the global AI boom, projecting substantial revenue growth. However, US export controls restrict Nvidia from selling its most advanced chips in China, despite high demand. Experts suggest that conflicting interests and perspectives within US companies contribute to the complex dynamic of competition and cooperation in the AI sector between the two nations.

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Nvidia announced a revenue outlook of at least US$1 trillion through to 2027.

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US export controls restrict Nvidia from selling its most advanced chips in China since 2022.

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Yang Zhilin presented at China’s state-backed Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing.

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Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, spoke at Nvidia's GTC in San Jose.

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There's many different cross-cutting factors and interests that are pulling in either direction.

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ai competition 90% us-china relations 80% artificial intelligence 70% nvidia 70% semiconductor chips 60% convergence 50% export controls 50% moonshot ai 40%

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