Hey fam! As 2025 wraps up, the Chinese mainland is gearing up for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), and AI is center stage.
Throwback: Industrial Revolutions in 60 Seconds ⏱️
First, steam engines in Britain kicked off the First Industrial Revolution, unleashing mass manufacturing and new jobs. Then the United States nailed the Second with breakthroughs in generators, computers and the internet, fueling the rise of the digital economy.
Why AI? The Golden Key 🔑
Tian Feng, dean of the Thinking Fast and Slow Research Institute, argues that if the Chinese mainland achieves breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and intelligent robotics, it could lead the next industrial revolution and spark a cultural revival—securing the future dividends of the intelligent economy.
Three Pillars of the Plan
The blueprint calls for:
- Mobilizing resources nationwide through its system
- Focusing on self-reliance and core tech development
- Driving application-oriented innovation to keep AI safe, equitable and beneficial
What It Means for Young Pros 📱
Whether you’re coding your first machine-learning model or dreaming up an AI startup, this push could unlock new jobs, research grants and cross-border collaborations. It’s your chance to ride the intelligent economy wave! 🌊
Stay tuned as AI takes center stage and reshapes how we work, play and connect. Are you ready to join the revolution? 🚀
Reference(s):
China's AI push: A driving force in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan
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