Beijing Positions Itself as Emerging Technology Governance Architect Through Arms Control Framework
December 16, 2025
China’s November 2025 white paper on arms control emphasizes AI, cyberspace, and outer space governance, moving from a reactive to a proactive role in these domains against Western dominance. This document coincides with the January release of DeepSeek-R1, showcasing Chinese AI capabilities on par with American models, amid potential cooperation openings due to the Trump administration’s economic rebalancing.