Morning Edition · Tuesday, July 28, 2026Published at 1:47 AM EDT · New York
Beijing's Commerce Ministry rejected United States allegations that Chinese firms distilled American models, as the dispute centered on the maker of Kimi K3.

China's Commerce Ministry accused Washington of "AI hegemonism" and warned that it would take "all necessary measures" after senior United States officials said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions, and trade restrictio…
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