China's Five-Year Plan Prioritizes AI Expansion and Technological Self-Reliance

China's new five-year plan emphasizes widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across its economy, aiming for breakthroughs in key technologies like quantum computing, robotics, and chip development. The government claims leadership in AI research and development, including open-source models and industrial robots, and plans to enhance tech self-reliance amid competition with the United States. The plan includes deploying AI-driven robots to address labor shortages, expanding data centers, and establishing AI security risk controls to boost productivity and innovation.