Foreign Media: China Bets on the Integration of AI and Manufacturing to Narrow the Digital Economy Gap with the United States
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) clearly states that the share of the digital economy in GDP will increase from 10.5% in 2025 to 12.5% by 2030, an increase of 2 percentage points.
The core logic of the plan is to promote the deep integration of AI and manufacturing, anchoring the growth of the digital economy on advanced manufacturing, rather than relying solely on the internet consumer economy. The plan proposes 28 major projects, focusing on strengthening industrial foundations and competitiveness, cultivating emerging industries and new growth points, and advancing breakthroughs in frontier technologies.
Specific arrangements for 2026 include: upgrading 5G networks, promoting the networking of factory equipment to achieve a higher degree of automated, digital, and intelligent production, while building national-level advanced manufacturing clusters.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858928386521159/
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