Nina Xiang was featured on a CGTN Global Business segment discussing the evolving dynamics of the global AI race between the United States and China.
In the interview, she framed China’s antitrust investigation into Google as a geopolitical signal rather than a purely regulatory move—highlighting how China is increasingly willing to use economic tools to assert strategic leverage. While the direct business impact on Google may be limited, the broader message reflects rising tensions and a more assertive posture in tech competition.
Turning to recent developments in AI, Nina Xiang addressed the market reaction to breakthroughs from Chinese startups such as DeepSeek, noting that while the initial impact—wiping significant value from U.S. tech stocks—was striking, parts of the narrative may be overstated. She emphasized that comparisons around cost and capability are often not “like-for-like,” and require more careful evaluation.
More importantly, she reframed the competitive landscape: the current focus on which country has the “best” or “cheapest” model is ultimately short-term. Over time, AI—what she describes as “machine intelligence”—will become commoditized, similar to electricity: widely available, increasingly affordable, and deeply embedded across all sectors of the economy.