Beijing outlines tech push with focus on AI, 6G, humanoid robots

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice LiJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM

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China's new five-year plan prioritizes technological innovation, with a focus on AI, 6G, and humanoid robots. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced goals to achieve breakthroughs in AI core technologies like training chips and integrate AI into various sectors. China aims to establish an open-source community for humanoid robots and release guidelines for embodied intelligence. This push comes amid growing US-China tech competition, with local governments like Hangzhou setting ambitious targets for AI industry revenue and development by 2030. The plan seeks to strengthen the AI ecosystem through industry standards and open-source initiatives.

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