China's top intelligence official warns AI could threaten regime security and urges party control

In September 2026, China's top intelligence official Chen Yixin published an article warning that AI poses a major risk to regime security, advocating for party control over AI governance. This came as Chinese state media dismissed international calls for AI safety pauses, viewing them as targeting China's AI sector. At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, defense officials from various countries discussed AI's impact on warfare, emphasizing the need for human control. The U.S. and China are competing in AI development, with Beijing doubling down on integrating AI into society by 2035 while implementing safety regulations.