China's premier defends tech competitiveness, calls AI advances an 'opportunity' not a threat
ABC News — Money—Chinese Premier Li Qiang pushed back on Western accusations that China's industrial competitiveness rests on state subsidies, arguing that quality and innovation drive the country's edge. He framed China's rapid advances in AI and technology as an opportunity for global partners, not a geopolitical threat. The remarks come as trade tensions over Chinese EV and tech exports remain elevated.