Victor Gao: China's Response to US Trade War, AI, and Multilateralism

Defending Free Trade

• 💡 The speaker criticizes the idea of "No Trade is Free," advocating that free trade liberates and lifts everyone.
• 🎯 He advises President Trump not to "mess around" with free trade, emphasizing that real free trade is inherently fair.
• ⚠️ The speaker warns that if the US abandons the banner of free trade, China will gladly uphold it for mankind's benefit.

US-China Trade Standoff

• ⚔️ China's stance in Geneva was clear: if the US wants to fight a trade war, China will fight to the end, potentially leading to zero two-way trade.
• 📈 The speaker notes that US tariffs of 145% or higher, met by China's 125%, would effectively embargo all trade between the two nations.
• 🚫 He refutes the idea of a "free lunch" where the US can embargo Chinese exports while maintaining its own exports to China, stating all American products to China would also be embargoed.

China's Technological Prowess

• 🚀 The speaker asserts that Chinese technology is cutting-edge and not achieved by stealing intellectual property, but by "Chinese wisdom."
• 🛡️ He highlights advanced Chinese military technology, such as the J10C fighter jets used by Pakistan, claiming they surpass European or US counterparts.
• 🧠 China's domestic education system is producing top talent, exemplified by DeepSeek AI professionals educated entirely within China.

Multilateralism and Global Alliances

• 🌍 The speaker argues against "America First" at the expense of other nations, advocating for a balanced, multilateral world where no single country dictates to others.
• 🤝 China views the Arab world as an equal, respecting their values and fostering strong ties, as demonstrated by its staunch alliance with Pakistan and support for the Palestinian people.
• 💬 China's foreign policy is characterized by seeking friends, contrasting with a perceived US tendency to seek enemies and view allies strangely.

The Future of AI

• 🤖 The speaker introduces DeepSeek as the "real open AI," contrasting it with OpenAI, which he labels a "closed-sourced AI."
• 🌐 He declares that AI is "artificial intelligence for all of us," asserting that no single entity should have a monopoly over it for its own purposes.
• 💡 Chinese talent, educated domestically, is contributing significantly to AI advancements, proving China has equally good, if not better, universities.