GeopoliticsJuly 31 at 12:06 AM

Chinese President Xi promotes modernisation of national defence and military, adds to gradually establish intelligent military system

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Xi Jinping is prioritizing AI and semiconductor self-reliance to build an 'intelligent' military, backed by $294 billion in infrastructure investment and breakthroughs in domestic DUV lithography equipment.

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