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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Anthropic CEO’s Call to Curb China’s AI Development
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a statement by Anthropic CEO Daniel Hooper, who urged the U.S. to limit China’s AI advancements. The Chinese government rejected the call, framing it as an attempt to stifle global technological progress. The exchange highlights growing tensions in U.S.-China tech diplomacy.
On September 14, 2026, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal response to a statement by Anthropic CEO Daniel Hooper, who had called on the U.S. government to restrict China’s AI development. The Chinese ministry characterized the call as hypocritical and a threat to global innovation. The statement was made in the context of escalating U.S.-China competition in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The Chinese government emphasized that AI development should be a shared global endeavor, not a tool for geopolitical rivalry.
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PublicNPRSep 14, 02:09 PM
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI developmentChina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China's artificial intelligence capabilities.
WireAssociated PressSep 14, 01:55 PM
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China’s AI development - AP NewsBeijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China’s AI development AP News
IndependentThe IndependentSep 14, 01:28 PM
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI developmentChina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities