Core Insights - The competition for global AI dominance is intensifying, with China rapidly closing the gap with the United States, as highlighted by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang [1] - Tsinghua University is emerging as a significant player in AI research, producing the highest number of highly cited AI papers globally and filing more AI-related patents than several top U.S. universities combined [1] - Despite China's advancements, the U.S. still holds a lead in influential AI patents and has developed more significant AI models compared to China [1] Group 1: AI Research and Development - Tsinghua University has applied for a total of 4,986 AI and machine learning patents from 2005 to the end of 2024, with over 900 applications in the last year alone [1] - The U.S. has launched 40 "important AI models," significantly outpacing China's 15 models, although the quality gap is narrowing [1] Group 2: Talent Acquisition and Education - The Chinese government is heavily investing in AI talent acquisition, with a focus on capital and support for scientific research, as noted by Professor Liu Jun from Tsinghua University [2] - AI education is being integrated into primary school curricula in Beijing, with at least 8 hours of AI-related courses each academic year, fostering a large pool of tech talent [3] - In 2020, China produced 3.57 million STEM graduates, compared to 820,000 in the U.S., with projections suggesting this number will exceed 5 million annually [3] Group 3: Global Talent Dynamics - A significant portion of top AI scientists globally are of Chinese nationality, with many working in U.S. institutions, despite geopolitical tensions [4] - Research indicates that 87% of Chinese AI researchers in the U.S. choose to continue their work there, highlighting the U.S. as a major beneficiary of China's talent pool [4]