China’s next big leap: becoming a frontier science civilisation
China's leadership, under President Xi Jinping, has declared a strategic intent to shift from technological adoption to foundational scientific discovery. This move, marked by a high-level symposium on basic research, signifies a national priority on scientific self-reliance and original innovation. While Western media largely overlooked this development, it is seen as potentially as significant as the "Made in China 2025" plan, aiming to transform China into a leader in frontier science. AI
IMPACT China's strategic pivot to foundational scientific discovery could accelerate global AI advancements and reshape technological competition.