Chinese technology companies and researchers had a significant presence at a major AI conference, with submissions from mainland China and Hong Kong exceeding those from the US. This occurred despite existing tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Chinese technology companies and researchers turned out in force at a leading global artificial intelligence conference, despite mounting questions over whether they might avoid the event as a consequence of tense relations between Beijing and Washington. Papers with contributors from mainland China and Hong Kong accounted for over 51 per cent of accepted submissions, compared with just under 32 per cent from the United States, according to statistics compiled from the listed affiliations for...