China-U.S. divide evolves: Expert warns full ban on Chinese AI models could cross Beijing's red line

• US-China 'strategic stability' is increasingly strained, with AI now the core of conflict, surpassing even Taiwan in importance.
• Recent US actions against Chinese tech (robotics, drones) have frustrated Beijing, which expects the US to 'do nothing' for stability.
• A potential full US ban on American companies using Chinese AI models could trigger Chinese retaliation against major US tech firms, impacting a trillion-dollar market.
• Both sides are urged to pursue 'co-opetition' and establish AI guardrails to manage risks, especially concerning non-state actors and automated weapons, to avoid miscalculation.

The discussion highlights the increasing strain in US-China relations, with AI becoming the central point of conflict, potentially overshadowing traditional geopolitical issues like Taiwan. George Chen warns that a full US ban on Chinese AI models could provoke significant Chinese retaliation against American tech companies, leading to higher risks and miscalculations.