China is encountering theoretical and technological obstacles in advancing its AI capabilities.

The country's AI development is hindered by an over-reliance on foreign systems, such as Meta's Llama for generative AI.

Chinese AI initiatives are struggling with inadequate computing infrastructure to train large language models.

US tech sanctions are impacting China's access to advanced semiconductors, further complicating AI progress.

Chinese-developed large language models are facing difficulties in producing high-quality, ideologically aligned content.

Despite involvement from state and private sectors, China continues to confront significant challenges in its AI journey.