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China Accelerates Military Modernization And AI Investment
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 10, 2026 called for accelerated modernization of national defense, emphasizing political loyalty, joint-operations training and high-level strategic management, Xinhua reported. The government expects 2026 national defense spending to rise 6.9% overall and central defense expenditures by 7%, while China increases AI and basic-research funding and expands foundation-model innovation hubs.
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Official budget figures and concrete AI‑tech emphasis drive high impact; limited novelty beyond ongoing modernization constrains breakthrough potential.
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