China said Thursday it opposes the politicization and weaponization of trade and technology issues after a top White House official accused Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI of covertly copying Anthropic's Fable model to build its own K3 system.

An electric piano is pictured outside the office of the startup Moonshot AI in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 1, 2025. (File photo: Xinhua)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a routine press briefing in Beijing. "China opposes politicizing and instrumentalizing trade and tech issues," Lin said. "Such actions will only stifle global AI advances and serve no one's interests."

China's AI development was the result of greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology and was fueled by China's vision of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, Lin said.

"All countries should take a people-centered approach and develop AI for the positive and for good to ensure the open and inclusive development of AI for good and for all so as to better contribute to social progress and the common welfare of the international community," he said.

(Compiled by intern Deng Jinghao)