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China's Beidaihe retreat to focus on AI, chips amid US tech rivalry

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China's upcoming summer retreat in Beidaihe, from August 1-7, will host 60 experts selected by the Communist Party's Central Committee and the State Council. The guest list, which includes specialists in fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, defense engineering, and deep-sea drilling, indicates Beijing's strategic focus on achieving self-reliance in science and technology. This emphasis aligns with China's 15th five-year plan, aiming to integrate fundamental research with immediate technological and developmental needs amidst intensifying scientific competition with the US. AI

IMPACT This event signals China's strategic commitment to advancing AI and other key technologies, potentially intensifying global competition in these sectors.

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yuanyue Dang ·

    How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech priorities

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