China's annual summer retreat signals its AI ambitions
China’s leaders invited dozens of scientists and technology experts to the annual gathering as Beijing aims to achieve “self-reliance and strength in science and technology” by 2030.
China has convened its annual summer retreat to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, as the country seeks to compete with the United States in this rapidly advancing field. The gathering, attended by numerous scientists and technology experts, underscores Beijing's determination to control the entire AI supply chain, from the development of advanced lithography machines to other crucial components.
This strategic initiative is part of the government's broader objective to attain self-reliance and strength in science and technology by 2030. Additionally, leaders are expected to propose plans to provide greater fiscal support to the slowing economy, with the second-quarter GDP growth reaching only 4.3%, falling short of the targeted 4.5-5% increase.
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