Xi Jinping calls AI ‘epoch-making’ as China pushes innovation strategy – but flags risks

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Frank ChenJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of advancing domestic technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), at a meeting with officials in January. He described AI as a potentially "epoch-making" technology, comparable to the steam engine or the internet. This focus aligns with China's broader strategy to foster innovation-led growth and break dependence on foreign technologies, especially in AI and advanced chips. Xi called for a "whole-of-nation" approach to overcome development bottlenecks and highlighted the emergence of technologies like AI and quantum computing. The meeting, held at the Central Party School, served to outline priorities for senior officials at the start of the year.

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