China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint
China’s top state research body has put artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies at the heart of its new five-year plan, unveiled on Monday, as global competition in science and technology heats up. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China’s highest academic institution, laid out a detailed blueprint for research and technology development aligned with the country’s 15th five-year…
China's state-run Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled its new five-year plan, prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies. The blueprint, set to guide research and technology development from 2026 to 2030, highlights AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, life sciences, biotechnology, brain-computer interfaces, and controlled nuclear fusion as key areas of focus.
The plan emphasizes AI's role in transforming scientific research, with efforts to enhance AI-enabled innovation in strategic fields. China aims to bolster its scientific talent pool, attracting both domestic and foreign high-level talent and strengthening international cooperation. President Xi Jinping has previously emphasized the importance of basic research in achieving global science and technology leadership.
The United States, currently competing with China over advanced technologies like biotechnology, quantum information science, and semiconductors, has imposed export controls on China. Despite these tensions, no new progress was made on semiconductor chip export controls during recent diplomatic interactions. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, with over 73,000 employees across more than 100 research institutes, plays a crucial role in China's scientific and technological advancements amid global competition.
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