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China bets on chips and AI in new 5-year road map to challenge US tech dominance

Published

15 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

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China

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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China's new five-year plan prioritizes breakthroughs in AI, integrated circuits, and advanced chips, aiming to reduce dependence on Western technology and compete with the US in technological self-reliance. The plan includes targets for expanded AI adoption, compute power capacity, and next-generation battery and solar tech, with a forecasted industry revenue of over US$4.5 trillion by 2030.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ The Wire takeaway

China is escalating the tech race with the US through massive state-backed investment in advanced chips and AI, forcing you to reassess supply chain dependencies and prioritize markets where technology sovereignty is becoming critical.

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