China highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law update
China has made the first amendment in 16 years to its national defence mobilisation law to include a fresh focus on new technologies – a move experts said would cover AI and drones. Analysts said the inclusion would make it possible to rapidly convert emerging infrastructure, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned systems, into defence capabilities. The revised law, passed by the top…
China has amended its national defence mobilisation law for the first time in 16 years, with a renewed emphasis on advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and drones. The updated legislation, passed by the top legislature on Friday, permits the rapid conversion of emerging infrastructure, such as AI and unmanned systems, into defence capabilities.
Experts believe this move will bolster China's military preparedness in modern warfare, where data and technology play crucial roles. The revised law defines national defence mobilisation as activities that ensure a swift transition from peacetime to wartime and convert economic and social resources into military strength. It also encourages non-government entities and individuals to participate in supply chain and logistics activities for strategic material reserves.
This shift reflects the growing importance of unmanned, intelligent, and cyber technologies in contemporary conflicts, particularly highlighted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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