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China's data economy and AI race discussed by author

Lan Xiaohuan, an economics professor and author of "How China Works," discussed the economic factors influencing China's trade surplus and the development of its data economy. He highlighted the role of public data infrastructure in shaping the artificial intelligence race between China and the United States. Xiaohuan also advocated for a stronger social safety net within China. AI

IMPACT Discusses the role of public data infrastructure in China's AI development and its competition with the United States.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of an interview with an author discussing economic and AI-related topics, fitting the commentary bucket.

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China's data economy and AI race discussed by author

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinyi Wu ·

    How China Works author on the data economy, robots and AI

    Lan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses t…