Navigating China's AI Policy Landscape

This chapter explores the pivotal figures in China's AI development, including Andrew Yao and Xue Lan, and their influence on AI safety and policy discussions. It examines the challenges of international dialogue on AI safety, particularly the complexities of engaging with Chinese military entities and different administrative organizations. The conversation further addresses the evolving AI regulatory landscape in China, the current ineffectiveness of related associations, and the dynamics of bureaucratic competition affecting meaningful policy engagement.