Xi Jinping Calls for AI Expansion to Modernize China's Military Ahead of PLA Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to enhance the use of artificial intelligence and unmanned technologies to build an "intelligent military system." Speaking ahead of the PLA's 99th anniversary, Xi emphasized that combat effectiveness remains the key criterion for military modernization. He called for accelerated progress toward the PLA's centenary goals in 2027, highlighting the importance of rigorous testing, integration of combat capabilities, and strengthening military readiness to safeguard national sovereignty and security.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theprint broke this story on 31 Jul, 05:14 pm. Other outlets followed.