Artificial Intelligence and Drones by 2027: Xi Jinping Sets New Task for the Chinese Army

Enhance use of AI to develop 'intelligent military': Xi Jinping tells PLA

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the armed forces to enhance AI use. He called for building an intelligent military system and deepening network information development. Combat capabilities are the key testing criterion for modernisation efforts. The PLA aims for decisive progress towards its 2027 centenary goals. Xi also emphasised strengthening the Party's absolute leadership over the military.

Xi asks PLA to expand AI as China pushes intelligent military system

Xi Jinping told the PLA to expand AI use and speed up military modernisation. The push ties combat readiness to party control, anti-corruption and China's 2027 goals.

Xi Tells PLA TO Build ‘Intelligent Military System’ As Beijing Leans Into Drones And AI

Xi Tells PLA TO Build ‘Intelligent Military System’ As Beijing Leans Into Drones And AI China’s Xi Jinping told the People’s Liberation Army this week to intensify the military application of artificial intelligence and unmanned systems, telling a Politburo study session that the force should build toward what the official readout called an “intelligent military system.” The directive landed days before the PLA’s ninety-ninth anniversary and sq…

Xi Tells PLA TO Build 'Intelligent Military System' As Beijing Leans Into Drones And AI

Xi Tells PLA TO Build 'Intelligent Military System' As Beijing Leans Into Drones And AI China's Xi Jinping told the People's Liberation Army this week to intensify the military application of artificial intelligence and unmanned systems, telling a Politburo study session that the force should build toward what the official readout called an "intelligent military system." The directive landed days before the PLA's ninety-ninth anniversary and squ…

Xi Urges Military to Step Up Use of Unmanned, AI Technologies