China lays out its blueprint for AI, space internet and green energy in tech race with US
China lays out its blueprint for AI, space internet and green energy in tech race with US
Publish Date: 2026-03-10 00:59:00
Source Domain: www.scmp.com
- Beijing is planning a “moderately proactive” expansion of its technology infrastructure focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), telecommunications, and space internet.
- The infrastructure plan integrates green energy developments alongside computing initiatives in an effort to solidify China’s competitive edge in infrastructure amid the global AI race with the U.S.
- This strategic buildout is highlighted as a core element of China’s draft 15th five-year plan, which was announced recently but still requires approval by the National People’s Congress.
- Key projects in the plan include the development of a nationwide computing network, tiered computing facilities, accelerated development of space internet, and large-scale consumer applications.
- Additional developments targeted include fifth-generation (5G) and sixth-generation (6G) telecommunications and supporting infrastructure for data and the low-altitude economy.
- China aims to overcome existing constraints to secure strategic initiative in international technology competition, according to the plan.
- Beijing emphasizes the coordinated development of computing power and green energy to reinforce and expand its competitive advantages.
