China’s AI power play: Beijing banks on clean-energy boom to triumph over US

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Xinyi WuMarch 2, 2026 at 08:00 AM

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According to former finance vice-minister Zhu Guangyao, China is leveraging its advancements in AI and clean energy to surpass the United States in technological dominance. Zhu stated that China's lead in energy transition provides a strong foundation and application scenarios for AI development. He highlighted the growing importance of energy supply for computing power, noting that China's abundant energy resources give it a strategic advantage. Zhu's comments precede China's "two sessions" meetings in Beijing, where technological innovation and energy security are expected to be key priorities. These annual meetings of China's top legislature and political advisory body will set the country's economic agenda.

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National Business Daily 30% National People’s Congress 50% Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference 50% Beijing ×260% Zhu Guangyao ×370% United States ×380% China ×790%

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artificial intelligence 100% energy transition 90% china 90% united states 80% clean energy 80% technological supremacy 80% computing power 70% electricity demand 60% economic agenda 50% two sessions 50%

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