Did the US just lose its AI advantage to China? | DW News

For years, the United States has tried to slow China's technological rise by restricting access to advanced chips and semiconductor technology. But new trade figures suggest China's AI-powered export machine is accelerating. Trade in AI-related computing hardware jumped by more than 56% in the first half of 2026, helping drive record exports of chips, electronics and advanced technology. Do these figures suggest US efforts to contain China's AI industry are falling short? Or is China simply benefiting from an explosion in global demand for AI infrastructure? Daniel Remler is a fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). In this interview he explains how Beijing has adapted to US export controls, what China's growing role in the global AI supply chain means for Washington and Europe, and whether these figures signal a broader shift in the balance of technological power. #dwcurrentaffairs Chapter Breakdown 0:00 China's AI-powered export machine 01:17 Daniel Remler, fellow at the Center for a New American Security on the White House's AI strategy 01:43 US strategy against China failing? 02:46 US strategy is overwhelming successful? 03:37 China avoiding US restrictions? 04: 29 Unintentional consequences of US policy 05:43 Nvidia’s role in US policy 06:49 China’s AI challenge for Europe 08:45 Europe’s role in countering China 09:58 Signs US is winning or losing AI race For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...