China Accuses U.S. of ‘AI Hegemonism,’ Vows Retaliation as Dispute Over Moonshot AI Intensifies - Tekedia

China accused the U.S. of using AI sanctions and export controls to suppress Chinese tech firms.

The warning came after U.S. officials said Moonshot AI could face penalties over alleged model distillation and IP theft tied to Kimi K3.

Beijing said it would retaliate if Washington expands pressure on Chinese AI companies.

The dispute adds to U.S.-China tensions over AI leadership and could bring tighter restrictions on chips, exports, and entities like Moonshot AI.