A representative from the Ministry of Commerce highlighted that the United States' allegations against Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firms for supposedly engaging in the 'industrial-scale' distillation of American AI models are devoid of factual and legal merit. Such accusations, according to the spokesperson, are indicative of technological hegemony and a computing power monopoly, a stance that China staunchly opposes. Model distillation, a prevalent technique in the AI domain, carries positive connotations for industrial growth and is widely adopted by enterprises across the globe. The United States is accused of applying double standards, given China's advocacy for open-source and collaborative approaches, while American companies are also reported to extensively distill Chinese models but resort to defaming China. In essence, the US is seen as striving for industrial monopoly by focusing on distillation technology, leveraging national resources to uphold its dominance and impede the equitable distribution of global AI technology. At this pivotal moment for the large model industry, China expresses its willingness to engage in AI dialogues with the US, grounded in the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation. Should the US resort to suppressive measures, China is prepared to respond resolutely. China aspires for the US to align its efforts, collectively fostering the global advantages of the AI industry.
