Chinese AI models are gaining global popularity and matching, or even surpassing, U.S. counterparts in performance, according to industry experts. Open-source strategies enable Chinese AI to rival U.S. giants, despite U.S. chip restrictions. Analysts note Chinese firms' focus on fostering ecosystems around AI models to secure long-term dominance, as the technology race between Washington and Beijing intensifies. While Nvidia's export curbs pose challenges, companies like Huawei and Baidu are developing domestic alternatives to sustain China's AI momentum.
