China's AI sector showcased its confidence at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, emphasizing its ability to overcome Western restrictions and presenting cutting-edge products developed by its growing pool of young talent. China's generative AI industry has experienced remarkable growth, with the United Nations stating that China has been the leading filer of patents for AI software in recent years, covering various applications from illustrations to computer code. Exhibitors at the conference were eager to display their generative AI products, including realistic "watercolours" and sci-fi-themed illustrations produced by software. Humanoid robots developed by multiple Chinese organizations also impressed visitors with synchronized hand movements and waving. Ethan Duan, an employee at a startup incubator, believes that China can still benefit from its vast population of tech talent, even if domestic companies face limitations due to Western restrictions. He acknowledged that access to certain APIs, like OpenAI, might pose challenges for corporations, but the long-term impact remains uncertain. Statistical data indicates that China has significantly expanded its domestic AI talent pool in recent years to meet the demands of its growing industry. The global AI tracker by MacroPolo, a think tank based in Chicago's Paulson Institute, reported that China has nearly half of the world's top AI researchers in 2022, compared to 29 percent in 2019. Despite increased suspicion and restrictive measures from the United States and other countries targeting China's AI industry, the atmosphere at the Shanghai fair remained positive.

OpenAI, the US company behind ChatGPT, accused China of leveraging its language models for content aimed at influencing social media sentiment, resulting in the cessation of app programming services for Chinese developers. Interest in AI products at the fair seemed to be thriving, with enthusiastic visitors lining up to explore games and interactive exhibits. Shi Yunlei, founder and CEO of an AI-equipped health equipment company, reported that visitors were even expressing interest in purchasing his exercise machines, despite them not yet being in mass production. China's AI industry continues to attract attention, with Lyu Meixiu from software company OpenCSG stating that they were "not too affected" by US restrictions and were expanding their operations internationally. Lyu believes that although the US may currently have a technological advantage, China's strength in AI will continue to grow, potentially surpassing the gap in the future. During the conference, Li Qiang, China's second-ranking official, stressed the country's commitment to AI technology, urging nations to adopt open mindsets, promote data movement across borders, free trade of equipment, and infrastructure connectivity. (This text has been rewritten with minimal loss of volume. )