China’s AI reality check: Why tech leaders say beating US AI giants is unlikely anytime soon

China vs US AI race: China's top AI minds are downplaying hopes of surpassing US rivals soon. Executives from Alibaba, Tencent, and Zhipu AI suggest breakthroughs are unlikely in the next three to five years. Despite strong investor interest and recent IPOs, a significant compute gap remains. Industry leaders are now focusing on collaboration and next-generation AI challenges.