As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?

Chinese AI developers face a significant hurdle as they cannot legally purchase the world's most powerful AI chips. Despite this, major tech firms and startups have managed to keep pace with global competitors through unconventional methods. These methods involve moving heavy training workloads across borders via the cloud, with domestic companies establishing proxy entities in foreign jurisdictions. This strategy has allowed them to continue developing their models despite imposed restrictions.