Here come China's 'next new three'

China's government has identified artificial intelligence, robotics, and innovative drugs as the 'next new three' strategic industries to drive economic growth, following the success of EVs, batteries, and solar (the 'new three'). The shift reflects China's move from labour-cost manufacturing to high-tech exports, with AI model usage growing 31% month-on-month.

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