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Opinion·Aug 18·all news from August 18, 2026

Why is Chinese state media telling people to stop using English AI terms?

Chinese state media outlets are calling for the adoption of domestic terminology to describe artificial intelligence concepts instead of using English-language jargon. This push aims to assert linguistic sovereignty and increase the country's influence over the global narrative surrounding emerging technologies. By promoting specific Chinese equivalents, officials seek to reduce reliance on Western frameworks and align the national discourse with local technological standards.

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