Answer to questions about AI leadership

Jiang Feng: The key isn't about who's leading in tech. What really matters is making technology better and ensuring everyone can access it. The US is making a big mistake here. It is trying to contain China, but in return, it may backfire. France has always had this independent spirit, and now they're getting worried about the uncertainties brought about by US behaviors. Given Germany's current struggles, France feels that they need to step up and play a role, showing strategic "autonomy". France is a great nation, and the people are meant to perform grand operas, not only serenades.

Jiang Feng is chairman of the Shanghai Institute for Global Governance and Regional Studies.

Answer to questions about tech cooperation

Xiao Qian: The Chinese technology companies hope to expand cooperation with other countries, but they do face serious obstacles. For example, after some Chinese companies were added to the US Entity List, they lost some opportunities to cooperate with some countries in Southeast Asia. America does not want to see China work closely in the field of artificial intelligence with other countries including those in Europe. Some people in the US are trying to turn AI technology into a tool to consolidate its global dominance.

Xiao Qian is deputy director of the Center for International Security and Strategy of Tsinghua University.

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