China is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence, despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductors. The country aims for AI supremacy by 2030, and recent releases from companies like Alibaba and Tencent show they are closing the gap with American counterparts. Although U.S. controls limit chip access, Chinese firms have stockpiled resources and adapted, indicating that the impact of these restrictions may take longer to fully materialize. The competition has significant implications for global power dynamics.