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China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint

Published

28 September 2026

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operational-macro

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AI & ML

◆ Geography

China

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China's Academy of Sciences has launched a five-year innovation blueprint prioritising AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, and biotechnology, aiming to transform scientific research and strengthen national talent amid escalating tech competition with the US.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

China is doubling down on AI and frontier tech as a national priority, pushing founders in AI and semiconductors to prepare for increased government-backed competition and opportunities to align with state-driven research initiatives.

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2 sources · 28 Sep 2026

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