China’s leadership is signaling a renewed elevation of artificial intelligence within its national development agenda, framing the technology as both a growth driver and a systemic risk that requires coordinated oversight. In a high level study session with senior officials, Xi Jinping described
China has taken another step toward strengthening administrative presence in the South China Sea by initiating recruitment for civil service roles on several disputed islands and reefs. The move involves hiring community level personnel tasked with supporting daily administration across outposts in the
China’s provinces are releasing their proposals for the next cycle of five year plans, and a clear pattern is emerging across the country. Local governments are prioritising the growth of new technological industries and focusing on sectors most aligned with their regional strengths.
China is moving toward a new generation of data mobility standards designed to improve interoperability, strengthen privacy protection and support cross sector data exchange. The emerging framework reflects a national effort to align data governance with the needs of advanced digital infrastructure. For
Beijing is accelerating efforts to build a nationwide computing grid aimed at closing rural digital gaps and ensuring equal access to advanced technologies. The initiative is part of a broader national plan to reduce regional disparities and strengthen China’s digital foundation. Policymakers emphasize
As China prepares to roll out its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), policymakers and analysts say the country’s greatest asset lies in its institutional strength, a governance model capable of aligning long-term objectives with rapid economic adaptation.Officials and experts note that this focus on
China’s next five-year plan will place maritime development at the centre of its national strategy, underscoring ambitions to build a modern sea power while safeguarding regional stability in contested waters.The blueprint, adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party Central
China is expected to expand and modernize its nuclear forces under the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), aligning national security objectives with the goal of preserving what officials describe as the “global strategic balance.”The proposal, endorsed last week by the Communist Party of
China’s artificial intelligence strategy is evolving toward a sophisticated balance between state control and market competition. While the government has tightened oversight on algorithmic transparency and data usage, it continues to support rapid innovation through policy incentives and national research funding.This dual approach
China has increasingly focused on data privacy and cybersecurity as critical components of digital governance. New regulations, including the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and Cybersecurity Law, aim to protect user data, regulate cross-border data flows, and ensure responsible handling of sensitive information.
