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What is 'sensitive national data'?

'Sensitive national data' likely refers to information collected within China that could have strategic importance, such as population demographics, infrastructure details, or economic statistics. Training AI models on such data gives them powerful insights. Restricting their export prevents foreign powers from accessing or exploiting these insights for their own benefit.

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