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Xi Urges Military to Step Up Use of Unmanned, AI Technologies
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenter17 hr. ago

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

On July 31, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for increased use of unmanned and artificial intelligence technologies within the military during a Politburo study session. The directive comes as part of broader efforts to modernize China's armed forces into a more technologically advanced fighting force. According to the official Xinhua News Agency, Xi highlighted these technologies as critical components of this modernization strategy. The focus on automation and AI reflects ongoing trends in global military innovation.

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

On July 31, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for increased use of unmanned and artificial intelligence technologies within the military during a Politburo study session. The directive comes as part of broader efforts to modernize China's armed forces into a more technologically advanced fighting force. According to the official Xinhua News Agency, Xi highlighted these technologies as critical components of this modernization strategy. The focus on automation and AI reflects ongoing trends in global military innovation.

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