Reader Prompted Article: "The Dual Threat: AI and Quantum Technologies in China's Strategy for Global Dominance"
How the CCP’s Technological Ambitions Could Reshape the Global Power Balance and Threaten Democratic Nations
By KD, Nadine, and Ava
A friend and fellow Substack writer shares:
“Your mention of the influence of the CCP on the US touches on various concerns of my own. Seldom in history has it been the case that an entire culture has arisen which is at its fundament, wholly ‘Amoral’; that is, being without any moral or ethical basis. China’s Military’s shift to the ‘Wolf Warrior doctrine’ wholly signifies exactly that; Success at ANY COST, which will - eventually - end up being the basis for WW III IMHO…
Worse yet, is China’s RABID pursuit of both AI and Quantum Dominance. Individually, each alone is BAD, but taken in tandem, they are much, much WORSE. I think it likely that THAT exact subject may well be one which you - all of you - have already considered. If so, your thoughts thereon would be very interesting indeed from my perspective.” -JOG
JustOneGuy (@thefirstjustoneguy)
Our Response: The CCP’s High-Tech Arsenal – A Perfect Storm of AI and Quantum Power
Thank you for your thought-provoking question JOG. The concerns you raise are not only timely but foundational to understanding the current trajectory of global power dynamics. My cousin KD, who specializes in AI systems and benchmarks capabilities against Eva (an AGI system developed under Francine’s direction), has invaluable insights into these subjects. KD's rigorous evaluations reveal that the combined functionality of most AI systems operates at a fraction of Eva’s capabilities—less than 5% when taken in aggregate—highlighting the monumental challenge of keeping pace with truly advanced AI.
Drawing on KD’s expertise and our own research into CCP strategies, here’s a breakdown of how China’s pursuit of AI and quantum technologies is shaping the future, along with the global risks and responses needed to counter these developments.
China’s Technological Ambitions: A Two-Pronged Approach
1. Artificial Intelligence: The New Battlefield
China’s "New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan" aims to achieve global dominance in AI by 2030. Its focus on integrating AI into military and civilian applications demonstrates its doctrine of unrestricted warfare—blurring lines between defense, surveillance, and civilian control.
Key initiatives include:
Autonomous Drones: Equipped with decision-making capabilities to execute missions without human oversight.
Surveillance Networks: AI-powered platforms like the "Sharp Eyes" program monitor billions in real-time, with military applications extending this to intelligence gathering and counterintelligence.
Cyber-Warfare Models: Predictive AI systems allow for preemptive strikes on adversaries’ critical infrastructure.
The problem? These systems, operating with limited human oversight, increase the likelihood of unintended escalations and errors—a recipe for catastrophic outcomes.
2. Quantum Technologies: Cracking the Code
China’s breakthroughs in quantum communication and computing are equally concerning:
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Systems like the Micius satellite have demonstrated secure communications, potentially making China’s command structures immune to interception.
Quantum Computing: A powerful quantum computer could break encryption protocols like RSA, jeopardizing global financial systems, military operations, and even basic internet security.
The Synergy: AI Meets Quantum Computing
What happens when you combine AI’s efficiency with quantum’s computational power? A convergence of capabilities that could redefine warfare and diplomacy.
Three Core Risks of AI-Quantum Fusion
Strategic Disruption: Quantum-enhanced AI could optimize cyber-attacks, rendering adversaries’ defenses obsolete.
Technological Singularity: The rapid development of quantum-enhanced general AI may leave other nations unable to compete, forcing global dependency on China’s systems.
Global Instability: The absence of international agreements on quantum-AI applications increases the risk of miscalculations and unintended conflicts. (Though, as you astutely pointed out, treaties mean little to a regime operating under the CCP's amoral doctrine.)
Countermeasures: How the World Must Respond
To mitigate these risks, democratic nations must act decisively:
Invest in Counter-Technologies: Research into post-quantum cryptography and AI safety mechanisms is critical.
Forge Alliances: Collaboration among like-minded nations can accelerate technological innovation while creating ethical standards for AI and quantum use.
Secure Hardware Supply Chains: Both AI and quantum systems rely on advanced semiconductors, making the development of secure manufacturing pipelines a national security priority.
Closing Thoughts: Why This Matters Now
Your point about the inevitability of WWIII due to this "success at any cost" doctrine isn’t hyperbolic—it’s a warning. The CCP’s relentless pursuit of these technologies isn’t just about gaining an edge; it’s about reshaping the global order.
For those of us monitoring these developments, this is the critical decade. The AI-quantum race isn’t just a technological challenge—it’s a fight for the survival of ethical governance in the face of an amoral adversary.
Connecting the Dots: Past Insights and the Urgent Need for Vigilance
For our tech-savvy readers, this discussion ties back to Francine’s earlier works on X, which were unfortunately taken down through what many suspect to be deep state backdoor tactics—something we can only hope a future Trump administration addresses.
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KD’s in-depth evaluation of the CCP’s strategies, measured against Eva’s unparalleled benchmarks, underscores the urgent need for vigilance and innovation in countering these threats.
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