# Former US official warns China is closing America's AI lead as Huawei expands globally

A former US official cautioned that China, led by Huawei's growing global tech presence, is narrowing the gap with the United States in artificial intelligence. The warning highlights intensifying competition in advanced technology and its implications for US economic and strategic standing.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/china-narrows-americas-ai-lead-huawei-expands-global-tech-footprint-former-us-official-warns) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:43:53 GMT