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Narrations of the ChinAI Newsletter by Jeffrey Ding.China is becoming an indispensable part of the global AI landscape. Alongside the rise of China’s AI capabilities, a surge of Chinese writing and scholarship on AI-related topics is shedding light on a range of fascinating topics, including: China’s grand strategy for advanced technology like AI, the characteristics of key Chinese AI actors (e.g. companies and individual thinkers), and the ethical implications of AI development.While traditional media and China specialists can provide important insights on these questions through on-the-ground reporting and extensive background knowledge, ChinAI takes a different approach: it bets on the proposition that for many of these issues, the people with the most knowledge and insight are Chinese people themselves who are sharing their insights in Chinese. Through translating articles and documents from government departments, think tanks, traditional media, and newer forms of “self-media,”

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    “ChinAI #358: Around the Horn (25th episode)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinAI #35010,000-character deep dive | ModelBest: at the limits of efficiency, continuously traversing the AGI cyclesNow it’s your turn to foot the bill for (ByteDance’s) DoubaoYoung AI professionals face “debt collection” from former employersRelease of Results for the AI Safety Benchmark (Q1 2026)AI PPT, this time, you really don’t need revisionsChinese Universities Discontinue Over 5,000 Majors in Five YearsUnderstanding China through DeepSeek’s Triple-Jump ValuationLeiphone Detectives Vol. 7 [AI情报局]ChinAI #354People’s Daily Commentary: What Signal Does the Halting of the Manus Acquisition Send? Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: May 11th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-358-around-the-horn-25th-episode --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #357: AI Surveillance in Chinese Universities” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksUnder the Camera’s Gaze, I Changed from a University Lecturer into a “Performer”The Tech High GroundDeepSeek: Blueprint, Not BreachChina AI Bulletin 3An Independent Safety Evaluation of Kimi K2.5 Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: May 4th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-357-ai-surveillance-in-chinese --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #356: DeepSeek as Road Builder [修路人]” by Jeffrey Ding

    Breaking down DeepSeek's V4 release.Featured linksDeepSeek Overly UnderstatedDon’t Overestimate Nvidia; Don’t Underestimate DeepSeek50,000 lines of code Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: April 27th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-356-deepseek-as-road-builder --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #355: An Alliance for AI’s “Harness Era” -MiniMax + Alibaba Cloud” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksWhen AI Enters the Harness Era: MiniMax as a Case Study for the New Cloud Infrastructure of AI Agents27 Years Later, Still Bombing the Wrong TargetsXiaoice’s [小冰] “Unicorn” Illusion (in Chinese)ChinAI #248China’s robot champion has everything to lose Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: April 20th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-355-an-alliance-for-ais-harness --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #353: Year 8 of ChinAI” by Jeffrey Ding

    Eight things I learned about China's AI ecosystem over the past year of newsletter notes.Featured linksChinAI #343 Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: April 6th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-353-year-8-of-chinai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #352: A 10,000-character treatise on China’s Palantir?” by Jeffrey Ding

    An update to ChinAI issue #10, first published May 2018.Featured linksA 10,000-character deconstruction of Palantir Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: March 23rd, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-352-a-10000-character-treatise --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #351: CAICT launches 2026 AI Safety Evaluations” by Jeffrey Ding

    Plus, what we can learn from its 2025 assessments.Featured linksAI Safety/Security Research Report (CAICT, Nov 2025)CAICT launches its first batch of AI Safety/Security Assessments of 2026ChinAI #261The Long Now of the Web - Inside the Internet Archive’s Fight Against ForgettingChina’s AI Governance -A Conversation with Professor Zhang LinghanChina’s Economic Involution - State and Business StrategiesA house of mistakes Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: March 16th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-351-caict-launches-2026-ai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #350: Around the Horn (24th episode)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinAI #342China is stirring up an OpenClaw tempestMiniMax hasn’t gone crazy, the market has gone crazyI waited 100+ days for a full-time job at a big tech firmDon’t get fooled by those Spring Festival Gala robotsAI Signboards in a County TownA midnight earthquake for Alibaba Qwen, Junyang Lin steps downCAICT launches its first batch of AI Safety/Security Assessments of 2026The 2025 Annual Chinese Large Model Benchmark Evaluation report is out!ChinAI #324Zhihu founder Zhou Yuan proposes “AI Comic Book Infringement Speed ​​Far Exceeds Rights Protection; A Fast-Track Green Channel Should Be Established”Comparing financials: market remains calm on Cambricon despite profits; MetaX and Moore Threads lack large ordersChinAISubstack postDeepInfraCerebrasOpenRouter Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: March 9th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-350-around-the-horn-24th-episode --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #349: Tokens Made in China?” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinese Tokens Go Global663B tokens from MiniMaxChinese AI models capture 61% of token use on OpenRouter (sloppy perplexity page)She runs AI safety at Meta. Her AI agent still went rogueState of AI - An Empirical 100 Trillion Token Study with OpenRouterPower and Advantage in the AI Era Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: March 2nd, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-348-tokens-made-in-china --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #348: China’s Compute Year in Review - frenzy, growing pains, and key milestones” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured links2025 China Computing Power Industry Chronicles - Frenzy, Growing Pains, and Value ReversionThe Truth About DeepSeek All-in-One Machine DeploymentAssetizing, Trading, Franchising: China’s Strategy for Building a National Data EconomyDoes the UAE have an Advantage in Building Data Centers?Inference Scaling and AI GovernanceRecreating the Smells of History Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: February 23rd, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-348-chinas-compute-year-in --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #347: #反ai - Those who Resist AI” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksThe People who Resist AIChinAI #144ChinAI #335The development of Internet Fiction in China, from Internet sub-culture to mainstream literatureThe Temple of Earth and I (translated excerpts)Reputation Collectives - how international industry associations influence China’s safety standards in high-risk technologiesChinAI #61: A Backlash to Social Credit Blacklists? Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: February 16th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-347-the-chinese-people-who --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #346: Reputation Collectives - how industry industry associations have helped raise China’s safety standards in high-risk technologies” by Jeffrey Ding

    My latest article on how international private governance could play a role in AI governance.Featured links2008AI Safety/Security Governance ReportChinAI translation and coverageAlibaba’s The Large Language Model Technology development and governance practice reportCarnegie analysisChina’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its OwnSupport for Washington Post international employees Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: February 9th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-346-reputation-collectives --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #345: A Three-way Race for China’s AI Super-App” by Jeffrey Ding

    ByteDance vs. Tencent vs. Alibaba.Featured linksChronicles of the Great AI Battle among ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent — A destiny-changing Conflict Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: February 2nd, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-345-a-three-way-race-for-chinas --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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    “ChinAI #344: AI Safety/Security Governance Report (Part II)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Plus, China's Industry-led AI Security and Safety Commitments.Featured linksAI Safety/Security Governance Research Report (2025)INTENT-FTAI Security and Safety CommitmentsReputation Collectives paperHow China and the US Can Make AI Safer for EveryoneThe (Geo)Political Economy of AI Openness - US and Chinese Open-Source AI Approaches in Historical ContextExclusive - How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chipsThe Age of Academic Slop is Upon Us Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: January 26th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-344-ai-safetysecurity-governance --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #343: AI Safety/Security Governance Research Report (CAICT 2025)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksAI Safety/Security Governance Research Report (2025)ChinAI #254ChinAI #3152025 Q1 benchmarkNot Price Alone — Two Inflection Points Behind China’s Robot Vacuum Rise Over iRobotLegal Alignment for Safe and Ethical AIThe Enduring Value of Studying in China — A Conversation with the HNC’s Adam WebbFour young Chinese AI industry leaders hold open discussion (in Chinese) Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 2 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: January 19th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-343-ai-safetysecurity-governance --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #342: Around the Horn (23rd episode)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinAI #333After my voice was “stolen” by AI, will I be replaced?HEYTEA falls off, DeepSeek Gets Defeated by this Company: Who Won the 2025 Battle of Best Brands?AI Safety/Security Governance Research Report (2025)China’s Venture Capital Market Emerges from WinterThe People who Resist AIThe first state-owned enterprise AI unicorn emerges!ChatGPT, is it trying to “cross the river by feeling for the stones” of Ant AfuAI Verbally Abuses User, Tencent Yuanbao RespondsMiniMax went public (in HK) this morning, and its stock price surged by 80%Comprehensive Computing Power Index Blue Book (2025)ChinAI #159 Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: January 12th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-342-around-the-horn-23rd-episode --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #341: Big Tech v. the Chinese Government in New AI Companion Regs” by Jeffrey Ding

    China's new regulations matter but not for the reasons you think.Featured linksAn Initial Look at Companion AI Regulatory Pathways — Big Tech Firms are SleeplessEnglish translationGeopolitechs blogChinAI #271: Key Chinese GenAI Security Standard ChangelogAI Futures Project update to AI 2027The Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s A.I. FrenzyNesta essayAI toys are all the rage in China—and now they’re appearing on shelves in the US tooThe Race for Global Domination in AI Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: January 5th, 2026 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-341-big-tech-v-the-chinese --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #340: Year-end Reflections - Chinese Researchers on AI in Science” by Jeffrey Ding

    Plus, some AI stories from a Shanghai daily newspaper.Featured linksWhat changes did AI actually bring to scientists this year?400-500 copies Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: December 29th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-340-year-end-reflections-by --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #339: China’s Cloud Ecosystem Enters its (much-needed) Governance Phase” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksWhen the Cloud Ecosystem Enters a Governance PhaseAWS resellersAItechtalk articlePurdue effectively bans grad students from China, other countries, faculty say Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: December 15th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-339-chinas-cloud-ecosystem --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #338: Model Context Protocol” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksMCP Cools, just One Year after its BirthChinAI #275AAU Expresses Concerns on NDAA’s SAFE Research ActHow China talks about ‘agentic AI’DSET event on Technology and the Rise of Great Powers Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: December 8th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-338-model-context-protocol --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #337: China’s First AI English Teacher Earns its Stripes” by Jeffrey Ding

    Why Chinese parents have sought out Zebra English's AI tutor Jessica.Featured linksThe First AI English Teacher “Takes Office”The Larger Meaning of China’s Crackdown on School TutoringIn the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American ResearchNew International Student Enrollments Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: November 24th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-337-chinas-first-ai-english --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #336: MiniMax as China’s OpenAI?” by Jeffrey Ding

    Hopes and delusions about China's Little AI Dragons.Featured linksWho will come and challenge OpenAI?ChinAI #313ChinAI #264663B tokens from MiniMaxEmergency Response Measures for Catastrophic AI RiskFrontier AI Risk Management Framework in Practice: A Risk Analysis Technical ReportPresident for LifeTarbell Fellowship Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: November 17th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-336-minimax-as-chinas-openai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #335: Rereading Stanford’s 2025 AI Index” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksStanford’s AI Index ReportChinAI #162ChinAI #331The State of Chinese AI Apps 2025Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for ChinaA Project is Not a Bundle of TasksThe Cyber Offense-Defense Balance for Trailing-Edge Organizations Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 2 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: November 10th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-335-rereading-stanfords-2025 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #334: How AI is “Transforming” a Chinese University’s Humanities Program” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksHow a University is “Transforming” its Humanities and Social Sciences ProgramRoundtable Reviews ofThe power of one: How standout firms grow national productivityTranslations: As CAC Tackles “Malicious” Negativity Online, Popular Influencers Zhang Xuefeng, Hu Chenfeng, Lan Zhanfei Hit With BansSecond and Long Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: November 3rd, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-334-how-ai-is-transforming --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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    “ChinAI #333: Around the Horn (22nd episode)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChili WokChinAI #326The SuperCLUE September 2025 report has been released!ChinAI #324When we talk about “AI Search”, what are we talking about?With state-affiliated investment exceeding 30%, investment is fueling adding fuel to the robotics industryThe most unusual AI money-making scheme has emergedCan (Alibaba’s) Quark succeed as a Chinese ChatGPT?The “Disenchantment and Return to Form” of AI AgentsThese university majors are on the verge of being “occupied” by AIYour agent may be “misevolving”!AI combat in indigenous databasesAfter repeated failures in its strategic competition with China, the US has for the first time revealed the “chess piece” it most wants to win over Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues here & please subscribe here to support ChinAI under a Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jjding99 --- First published: October 27th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-333-around-the-horn-22nd-episode --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  26. 103

    “ChinAI #332: AI PhD Grads are “Unsellable”” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksNew AI PhD grads are “unsellable”ChinAI #111Twitter postRunning the Right AI Race — A National Strategy for AI diffusionIndustrial Policy and Economic Security ConferenceCould the AirPods Pro 3 Mean the End of Subtitles?OPT ObservatoryFirst Key Update to International AI Safety Report Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: October 20th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-332-ai-phd-grads-are-unsellable --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iyso!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e102dfa-8170-4c54-98e5-875c93de43c2_1272x776.png" alt="Bar graph comparing instruction time at German and American engineering schools (1893). The graph shows percentages for oral theoretical instruction and practical lab exercises at five universities. The visualization compares Technical University Wien, Technical University of Munich, Technical University Berlin, MIT, and Cornell University, with each institution having two bars representing different types of instruction time across a four-year course of study." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  27. 102

    “ChinAI #331: Chinese Public Perceptions and Usage of AI (2025 survey)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinese Public Perceptions and Usage of Generative AIWeChat’s integration of DeepSeekCompute is not the answer to AI sovereigntyThe U.S. Needs A Generative AI Intensity IndexGrant Delays Threaten Cultural and Language Studies ProgramsDeepSeek-R1 incentivizes reasoning in LLMs through reinforcement learningMiles Brundage Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: October 6th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-331-chinese-public-perceptions --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  28. 101

    “ChinAI #330: Chinese Universities Top Global CS Rankings” by Jeffrey Ding

    Plus, a deeper dive into the CSRankings methodology.Featured linksEnding CMU’s Dominance, Tsinghua University Takes the Top Spot in CSRankings! Peking University Leads in AICSRankingsHere’sEvery Great Tech Hub Needs RegulationU.S. Loses Appeal for Chinese AI ResearchersUS-China AI Governance PhD FellowshipsCorrection to ChinAI #328 on Cold Reality for Chinese AI Start-ups Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: September 29th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-330-chinese-universities-top --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  29. 100

    “ChinAI #329: China’s Shifting Cloud Market — A Review of Q1 and Q2 data” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksMid-Year Review of Major Cloud ProvidersTopology of “China AI”Selective Restraint: How China Regulates Facial Recognition in 2025US-China AI Governance PhD FellowshipsChinAI #305: Computing Power Shifts in the AI Inference Era Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: September 22nd, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-329-chinas-shifting-cloud --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  30. 99

    “ChinAI #328: The Cold Reality for Chinese AI Start-ups” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksThe Realities of AI Start-ups in 2025PhD in theoretical computer scienceChina's Big AI Diffusion Plan is Here. Will it Work?ChinAI full translationTaiwan’s “silicon shield” could be weakeningWorking with US CAISI and UK AISI to build more secure AI systemsSilicon Valley enabled brutal mass detention and surveillance in China, internal documents show Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: September 15th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-328-the-cold-reality-for-chinese --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gPzu!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F883fd3f5-44ac-46c5-8825-ce4ccfaa4e23_1348x682.png" alt="Comparative table showing AI pricing and business models between China and US. The table outlines key differences in: - B2C price rates - AI company annual recurring revenue - B2C yearly fees - B2B procurement budgets The data highlights significantly higher prices and revenue figures in the US market compared to China, with multiples ranging from 3-100 times difference. Source citations from 2024 industry reports are included at the bottom." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  31. 98

    “ChinAI #327: Critiquing China’s AI Plus Plan” by Jeffrey Ding

    A Strategic Reading of China’s Three-step AI Strategy for the Next Decade.Featured linksThe Nation Sets the Tone for “AI Plus”Geopolitechs newsletterMeasures for the Security Management of Facial Recognition Technology ApplicationsThe AI Plus initiative – China’s blueprint for AI diffusionChina Has a Different Vision for AI. It Might Be Smarter.Assassin’s Apprentice Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: September 8th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-327-deciphering-chinas-ai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  32. 97

    “ChinAI #325: One Year Later - Technology and the Rise of Great Powers” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksState of AI Safety in China (2025)Worrying example of AI slopLao Dongyan on 2024 and RenewalChinAI #77Political Economy of AI Syllabus Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: August 25th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-325-one-year-later-technology --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  33. 96

    “ChinAI #323: The AI Deflation of China’s Tech Giants” by Jeffrey Ding

    Why are Chinese tech giants spending so little on AI Capex?.Featured linksIn this US-China AI race, Chinese internet giants are rapidly becoming marginalizedChinAI #98McKinsey report.China Watching in Chinese - A Guide to Chinese-Language Analysis of Chinese PoliticsBumingbai [不明白播客] podcastTencent Research Institute and Factchecking Platform Jiao Zhen Analyzed 100 Cases of AI-generated DisinformationChinese scientists do a comprehensive safety study of ~20 LLMs – and they find similar things to Western researchersImportAI newsletterHorizon FellowshipHorizon Fellowship Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: August 11th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-323-the-ai-deflation-of-chinas --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #322: 100 Cases of AI Disinformation on the Wall, take one down and don’t pass it around” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksTencent Research Institute and Factchecking Platform Jiao Zhen Analyzed 100 Cases of AI-generated DisinformationTencent Res. Institute Tackles Value Alignment in Large Model Security &amp; Ethics Research ReportThread on World AI Conference in ShanghaiWhy Are Tech Billionaires so Obsessed with the Roman Empire? Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: August 4th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-322-100-cases-of-ai-disinformation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rnek!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fce0d96d0-d701-4762-b8a9-5b537a422533_960x397.png" alt="Bar graph showing AI-generated misinformation topics distribution in Chinese, with eight categories. The graph shows percentages across different categories, with "Social Hotspots" (社会热点) having the highest share at 49%, followed by "Government/Political" at 12%, and other categories including business, natural disasters, healthcare, technology, entertainment, and gender issues ranging from 10% to 3%. The data is sourced from 100 cases of AI-generated content between 2023-2025, according to the caption." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  35. 94

    “ChinAI #321: Shallow, Narrow, and Slow — the reality of China’s DeepSeek adoption” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksThe latest notes on DeepSeek’s all-in-one machineFinancial TimesChina BriefSourcesLinkedIn postsLeiphone articleThe Audiobook version ofYou don’t have to be America or China to win in AI, says Rishi SunakWhy are there no massive Chinese SaaS companies?The Summer of Free AI-gency Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: July 28th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-321-deepseek-spreads-across --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #320: Acting Crazy — AI’s most important use case for Chinese youth” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksYoung people who love acting crazy, intensely act crazy toward AIChinAI #300 Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: July 14th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-320-acting-crazy-ais-most --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  37. 92

    “ChinAI #319: China Developer Survey Report (2024)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksThe 2024 China Developer Survey Report is here!Promising Topics for U.S.–China Dialogues on AI Risks and GovernanceTwo Rulings on Fair Use and LLM TrainingCan Multinationals Win in China? Lessons from Apple’s ExperienceFinancial Security: Lian Ping on US Sanctions, SWIFT and De-Dollarisation Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: July 7th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-319-china-developer-survey --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZCxf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdc2a6e7d-b16b-43b1-94ba-8a98cb65d5ac_1080x715.png" alt="Horizontal bar graph showing adoption rates of various open-source technologies in Chinese. The graph shows open-source AI leading at 47%, followed by big data at 28%, with other categories including cloud computing, front-end development, programming languages, and operating systems having lower percentages." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  38. 91

    “ChinAI #318: Her husband gifted 16 million RMB to a female streamer” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksThe Aftermath — Her husband gifted a female streamer 16 million RMBSCMP articleZhibo gonghui: China’s ‘live-streaming guilds’ of manipulation expertsThe influence of AI Friendship Apps on users' well-being and addictionVerification of Frontier AIJohn S. Foster Jr., Pentagon scientist who developed warheads, dies at 102 Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: June 30th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-318-her-husband-gifted-16 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #317: Chinese AI models disable answers to Gaokao questions” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksAI large models can’t solve Gaokao questions, nor do they dare to solve themImportAI on China’s heterogenous compute clusterCan Multinationals Win in China? Lessons from Apple’s ExperienceGuidelines for the Use of Generative AI in Primary and Secondary Schools (in Chinese)Artificial Eyes - Generative AI in China’s Military Intelligence Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: June 22nd, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-317-chinese-ai-models-disable --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:<img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_a7z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe47e479c-64c9-44d4-b697-fcd8761e51fb_1080x1119.png" alt="Chinese chat interface showing conversation about 2025 college entrance exam trends. The right side shows statistical data about enrollment numbers and competition trends." style="max-width: 100%;" />Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  40. 89

    “ChinAI #316: Around the Horn (20th episode)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinAI #307Between the U.S. and China, it is not about “who defeats whom”People who work for AI, lost in data labelingAI trainersAI large models can’t solve gaokao questions, nor do they dare to solve themThere are really no good data center stocks to buyAs the popularity of large model (startups) recedes, real technology innovators begin to be “seen”How does a Chinese AI video product attract 60 million global users?When rumor spreading rides the wind of “AI”China is implementing a national internet ID system. How does the national ID card protect personal information?When I asked DeepSeek about good ideas to extend the weekend Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: June 16th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-316-around-the-horn-20th-episode --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  41. 88

    “ChinAI #315: Abandoned? Checking in on Three Key AI Safety Benchmarks” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinAI #237ChinAI #261Sohu articleGitHub pageQ4 2024 update2025 Q1 benchmarkGitHub pageDSPSafeBenchWhat China’s generative AI registration data can tell us about China’s AI competitivenessConcordia’s AI Safety in China NewsletterWe surveyed 12 public companies about the truth behind DeepSeek’s all-in-one serversA daughter spent two years creating her own AI father Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: June 9th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-315-abandoned-checking-in --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #314: Can AI save China’s independent cloud providers?” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksCan AI save China's independent cloud providers?Leiphone articleGreen monetary policy in China - window guidance and the promotion of sustainable lending and investmentFunding the AI Cloud — Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft’s Cloud Computing Investments, Part 1After Rubio seeks to revoke their visas, Chinese students say U.S. resembles the country they leftFading Beacon Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: June 2nd, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-314-can-ai-save-chinas-independent --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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    “ChinAI #313: China’s Big 5 Foundation Model Companies” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChina’s Big 5 Foundation Model Companies contend for supremacyChinAI #284)UC San Diego Book TalkAdvancing Department of Defense Test and Evaluation for AI and Autonomous SystemsTNSR articleChina's province most lacking in universities is frantically building junior colleges (in Chinese)The Romance of Being Unreadable Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: May 19th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-313-chinas-big-5-foundation --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  44. 85

    “ChinAI #312: New-type AI Storage Research Report (Part 2)” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksNew-type AI Storage Research Report80% of those chips to south ChinaChina built hundreds of AI data centers to catch the AI boom. Now many stand unused.DeepSeek, Huawei, Export Controls, and the Future of the U.S.-China AI RaceThe Anatomy of Chinese Innovation: Insights on Patent Quality and OwnershipAre You My Boyfriend Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: May 12th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-312-new-type-ai-storage-research --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  45. 84

    “ChinAI #311: On Alex Wong, an American deputy NSC advisor” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured links20 percentChinAI #46American Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: May 5th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-311-on-alex-wong-an-american --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

  46. 83

    “ChinAI #310: New-type AI Storage Research Report” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksNew-type AI Storage Research ReportChinAI #254Why AI Language models choke on too much textThe Fear TariffA Dictionary of MaqiaoThe Face That Launched a Thousand Lawsuits Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: April 28th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-310-new-type-ai-storage-research --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #309: Leaving Tech Giants to Teach at Junior Colleges” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksFleeing from big tech companies, they flock to junior colleges to be teachersAI as Normal TechnologyEquity and access to higher education in ChinaAI Innovation &amp; Security Policy WorkshopInternational Student Visas Revoked Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: April 21st, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-309-leaving-tech-giants-to --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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    “ChinAI #308: Runaway Tech Capital AI vs. Socialist Open-Source AI?” by Jeffrey Ding

    The Beijing Cultural Review's view on U.S.-China Competition in AI.Featured linksHow has the West’s misjudgment of China’s AI ecosystem distorted the global technology competition landscapeChinAI #292China is trying to create a national network of cloud computing centersTranslated Notes on Tencent’s NDRThe free‑living bureaucratChinAI issueA Defense of U.S. Education as an Export Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: April 14th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-308-runaway-tech-capital-ai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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    “ChinAI #306: Yes Labels for AI-generated Content? A Test of 23 Chinese Platforms” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksEnglish translationChinAI #271Implementation Status for China’s Regulations on AI Content LabelsChinAI #196Sinica PodcastCSIS’s ChinaPower podcast Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: March 31st, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-306-yes-labels-for-ai-generated --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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    “ChinAI #305: Computing Power Shifts in the AI Inference Era” by Jeffrey Ding

    Featured linksChinAI #299DeepSeek has sparked a crazy rush for Nvidia H20s, but the AI inference explosion is not just about hoarding chipsEJIR article Thank you for reading and engaging These are Jeff Ding's (sometimes) weekly translations of Chinese-language musings on AI and related topics. Jeff is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University. Check out the archive of all past issues&nbsp;here&nbsp;&amp; please&nbsp;subscribe here&nbsp;to support ChinAI under a&nbsp;Guardian/Wikipedia-style tipping model (everyone gets the same content but those who can pay for a subscription will support access for all). Any suggestions or feedback? Let me know at [email protected] or on Twitter at&nbsp;@jjding99 --- First published: March 24th, 2025 Source: https://chinai.substack.com/p/chinai-305-computing-power-shifts --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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Narrations of the ChinAI Newsletter by Jeffrey Ding.China is becoming an indispensable part of the global AI landscape. Alongside the rise of China’s AI capabilities, a surge of Chinese writing and scholarship on AI-related topics is shedding light on a range of fascinating topics, including: China’s grand strategy for advanced technology like AI, the characteristics of key Chinese AI actors (e.g. companies and individual thinkers), and the ethical implications of AI development.While traditional media and China specialists can provide important insights on these questions through on-the-ground reporting and extensive background knowledge, ChinAI takes a different approach: it bets on the proposition that for many of these issues, the people with the most knowledge and insight are Chinese people themselves who are sharing their insights in Chinese. Through translating articles and documents from government departments, think tanks, traditional media, and newer forms of “self-media,”

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