Xi Jinping gives China's military new mission ahead of 2027 — Bloomberg
Photo: Chinese leader Xi Jinping (Getty Images)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ordered an intensified use of unmanned technologies and artificial intelligence in the Chinese military, intending to create a cutting-edge armed force, according to Bloomberg and the Chinese state news agency Xinhua.
During a speech to military leaders, Xi Jinping emphasized the need to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into the combat operations of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
This statement underscores Beijing’s growing concerns about a technological gap or competition with the United States in the field of military technology, as the US is also actively investing in the use of AI and autonomous systems.
China’s leadership believes that unmanned platforms and artificial intelligence will change the nature of modern warfare, and therefore the military must adapt its strategies, training, and personnel development to these new realities.
The Chinese leader’s call came as the PLA prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027—a date by which, according to Xi Jinping, the military must demonstrate significant progress in building modern armed forces.
China will take the lead in establishing global rules for artificial intelligence. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the international community to unite around Beijing to regulate new technologies.
