China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heated competition with the United States to build the most advanced AI systems. The conference, known for its peer‑reviewed papers and global networking, is a key venue where researchers share breakthroughs and companies hunt for talent. The Chinese science federation announced it would no longer support funding applications from members who wish to attend the conference. Instead, it will point them toward national events or other international meetings that do not infringe on Chinese interests.The conference’s new rule, meant to obey U. S. law, bars major Chinese sponsors like Huawei from submitting research papers. The federation also said that work presented at the conference would not count toward its own funding criteria, although it will still recognize any academic impact if judged by Chinese societies. This clash shows how political tension can spill into high‑tech research, with both nations using government power to shape each other’s technological edge. Washington has recently tightened its oversight of Chinese scientists in U. S. universities, probing many for alleged ties to mainland companies and imposing sanctions on hundreds of Chinese institutions and firms, blocking their access to advanced U. S. technology. "