U.S.-China Competition in Artificial Intelligence Intensifies as Chinese Competitors Raise Billions Prior to Public Offerings
The rivalry between the United States and China in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new, more aggressive phase. Over the past few months, two Chinese AI start‑ups, DeepSeek and Moonshot, have announced that they have secured substantial new rounds of financing, each raising billions of dollars in capital. Both companies say the fresh funds will be used to accelerate product…
Oct. 6, 2026, 9:25 a.m.