China’s "Big 5" AI Rise Cited by Morgan Stanley as US Resists Regulation Amid Trump’s Risky Approach and Job Threat Downplaying

China is emerging as a leading power in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI), establishing its own 'Big 5' tech companies that rival U.S. counterparts. Morgan Stanley and the South China Morning Post highlight China's advancements in AI and humanoid technology, signaling increased global attention. Analysts Xu Qiyuan and Wang Yaqiang note that Chinese online platforms and social media companies have previously surpassed U.S. peers, suggesting a similar trend may occur in AI. Commentary from Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen points to China as a key reason behind U.S. resistance to AI regulation, bipartisan downplaying of job threats, and the growing fusion between Washington and Silicon Valley. They argue that former President Donald Trump's approach to AI, while confronting China, has escalated risks with key U.S. allies and may inadvertently push the world closer to China's influence in AI development.