I am not so sure that Xi would like to get to AGI any time soon. At least not something that could be used outside of a top secret military research facility. Sudden disruptions in the labor market in China could quickly spell the end of his rule. Xi’s rule is based on the promise of stability and increased prosperity so I think that the export ban of advanced GPU’s is a boon to him at time being.
I am not so sure that Xi would like to get to AGI any time soon. At least not something that could be used outside of a top secret military research facility. Sudden disruptions in the labor market in China could quickly spell the end of his rule. Xi’s rule is based on the promise of stability and increased prosperity so I think that the export ban of advanced GPU’s is a boon to him at time being.