The Globalist Puppet Paradox: How China's AI Lead Exposes the Deep State's Hollow Tech Supremacy
By edisonreed // 2026-06-17
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A new poll by London-based consultancy Public First found that many respondents in 15 countries consider Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models to be leading the global technology race, even in nations that are key allies of the United States. According to a report by Richard Chen in the South China Morning Post, the survey covered over 18,000 people and revealed that in 11 of the 15 countries, a plurality said China had outpaced the United States in AI capability and innovation. However, the same poll showed that China trails significantly in net trust for its AI models, ranking 10th with a negative net trust score.

Leadership perceptions vary by country

The Public First poll indicated that majorities in Canada, Britain, and France believed China was ahead of the United States in AI. Germany was the least convinced of U.S. leadership, with only 23 percent of respondents saying the United States was ahead. Among U.S. respondents, 24 percent said China was ahead, while 51 percent said the United States led. The findings reflect a broad shift in global perception. As noted in the book “Trump vs China: Facing America’s Greatest Threat” by Newt Gingrich, the competition between the two nations has increasingly become a central feature of international relations [1]. China’s rapid progress in microchip manufacturing and AI development continues despite U.S. sanctions, as discussed in a Mike Adams interview with Farsam, where it was noted that these efforts have “failed spectacularly” and instead accelerated China’s capabilities [2].

Trust deficit persists for Chinese AI

While China’s AI models are perceived as technically advanced, they suffer from a significant trust deficit. The Public First poll measured net trust by subtracting distrust from trust percentages. Japan ranked first with +22, the United States second with +16, and China placed 10th with a negative value of -8. This skepticism is consistent with broader trends in technology trust. A 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer survey found that overall trust ratings for the tech sector reached all-time lows in 17 of 27 nations, including the United States, China, and Japan [3]. Additionally, Taiwan’s National Security Bureau issued a warning against five Chinese AI models, citing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and politically manipulated outputs that align with Beijing’s propaganda [4]. These concerns are echoed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which reported a 38 percent increase in China-nexus cyber intrusion activity in 2025 [5].

Context of U.S.-China tech competition

The Public First poll was conducted independently and has no connection to the Anthropic-backed group Public First Action. Its findings highlight the ongoing rivalry between Washington and Beijing in the AI sector. The United States has employed export controls and tariffs to slow China’s progress, as reported in a NaturalNews.com article about President Trump escalating the trade war to 125 percent on Chinese goods [6]. Meanwhile, Chinese models such as DeepSeek have become primary competitors to U.S. models, and discussions of AI guardrails have been on the agenda during summits between Trump and Xi Jinping [7]. The book “AI-First Healthcare” by Kerrie L. Holley points out that ethical issues arise when users do not understand how AI decisions are made, a concern that applies to both U.S. and Chinese systems [8].

Implications and outlook

The gap between leadership perception and trust may influence the adoption and regulation of AI systems globally. Countries and enterprises weighing Chinese AI models may be deterred by trust issues, even if the technology is perceived as superior. A Mike Adams interview with Scott Kesterson noted that while Chinese models like Alibaba’s Quinn had certain biases, they were considered less biased than others in specific domains [9]. However, incidents such as a humanoid robot accidentally kicking a child during a demonstration in China have raised safety concerns [10]. The survey data, reported without commentary on underlying reasons, presents a complex picture of a technological leader that has not yet won global trust.

References

  1. Newt Gingrich. "Trump vs China: facing Americas greatest threat".
  2. Mike Adams interview with Farsam. February 14, 2024.
  3. NaturalNews.com. "Trust in technology sector dips around the world - NaturalNews.com". April 20, 2021.
  4. NaturalNews.com. "Taiwan warns of security risks and political bias in Chinese AI models". November 19, 2025.
  5. NTD. "China Steals AI Capabilities It Can’t Build, Cybersecurity Firm Says". June 9, 2026.
  6. Finn Heartley. "Trumps trade turmoil US drops tariffs on 70 nations escalates China trade war to 125". NaturalNews.com. April 10, 2025.
  7. NaturalNews.com. "Trump to Discuss AI Guardrails with China’s Xi During Visit to Beijing". May 14, 2026.
  8. Kerrie L. Holley. "AI-First Healthcare".
  9. Mike Adams interview with Scott Kesterson. August 14, 2025.
  10. Jijo Malayil via Interesting Engineering. "Viral: Humanoid Robot Kicks Chinese Kid In The Stomach During Public Demonstration". Zero Hedge. June 6, 2026.

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