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Germany Pledges Big Boost in AI Compute, Betting on Data Centres to Power Industrial AI
Germany’s new data-centre expansion strategy aims to double general compute and quadruple AI-specific compute by 2030 versus 2025 levels. The plan is designed to secure industrial competitiveness and digital sovereignty, but its success depends on chip supply, energy capacity and coordinated public‑private investment.
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks with U.S. in France Next Week
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to France from March 14–17 for the sixth round of China‑U.S. economic and trade consultations, guided by consensus from the leaders’ Busan meeting. The talks are likely to focus on market access, export controls, subsidies and supply‑chain issues, with limited expectations for sweeping breakthroughs but potential for procedural progress that could ease business uncertainty.
Shenzhen’s Longgang Bets Big on Open-Source ‘AI Agents’ — A First-Mover Play to Seed a Global Developer Hub
Shenzhen’s Longgang district has rolled out a ten‑point policy package to attract developers and one‑person AI startups around OpenClaw, an open‑source intelligent‑agent framework. The district’s Human‑Machine Bureau centralizes policy functions to accelerate deployment while committing to technical and managerial safety rules; the move signals a push toward democratized, scene‑driven AI innovation, with national and international implications.
Hunan’s Talent Push: Provincial Boss Returns to the Recruitment Stage to Win China’s Youth
Hunan’s party secretary Shen Xiaoming has doubled down on a province-wide campaign to lure young people, pitching a mix of university resources, industry anchors and low living costs as reasons to relocate. The drive is part of a broader national scramble for talent amid demographic headwinds and will test whether second-tier regions can convert recruitment into long-term, high-value growth.
Beefed-Up Fiscal Push and Industrial Targets: China Signals a Big Economic Reset at NPC Press Conference
At the NPC economic press conference, Beijing announced record fiscal spending, a large new government bond issuance and coordinated monetary easing while unveiling social, industrial and infrastructure targets for the coming Five-Year Plan. The package pairs near-term demand support with long-term state-led investment in six emerging sectors and major energy and transport projects, alongside capital-market reforms and stronger investor protections.
China’s Provinces Race for a ¥10-trillion AI Prize — 31 Regions, 31 Strategies
Beijing, Shanghai and all 29 other Chinese provinces have incorporated AI into their 2026 work plans as Beijing aims to anchor research and standards, Shanghai leverages strategic capital, and manufacturing provinces pursue application-led upgrades. The country’s objective to grow AI‑related industries to more than ¥10 trillion has produced a differentiated national push that blends metropolitan R&D, financial instruments, factory automation and regional niche plays.
China Bets Big on Beidou: From Phone Maps to Driverless Cars and a Trillion‑Yuan Industry
China’s NDRC has announced a major push to expand Beidou satellite navigation into consumer and industrial applications, targeting more than 1 trillion yuan in industry scale within five years after estimating 620 billion yuan by 2025. The programme prioritises autonomous driving, the low‑altitude aerial economy and intelligent robotics as arenas where Beidou will provide high‑precision positioning, emergency communications and multi‑agent coordination.
Hisense Chairman Urges State 'Intelligent‑Agent' Platforms as AI Shifts to Industrial Deployment; Humanoid Robots Still Years from the Home
Hisense chairman Jia Shaoqian told China’s Two Sessions that AI is transitioning from hype to industrial application and urged the state to build shared “intelligent‑agent” platforms and an industrial knowledge base to convert tacit factory know‑how into actionable assets. He cautioned that humanoid robots remain immature for household use and recommended measured, demand‑led investment rather than chasing short‑term hype.
China’s Contractors Want Their Own Rulebook for Belt and Road Projects, Urges Mo Dingge
Mo Dingge, chairman of China Chemical Engineering Group and an NPC deputy, urged China to develop a bespoke Belt and Road contract template, align financing with contract milestones, and create a contract support centre to protect outbound projects. He also called for stronger laws, standards and financial support to lift the domestic biodegradable materials industry and curb pseudo‑degradable products.
China’s Two Sessions Signal a Quiet Pivot: Modest Stimulus, Big Bets on Tech and Decarbonisation
China’s 2026 policy package keeps overall fiscal appetite steady but prioritises three strategic directions: lifting prices modestly, accelerating technology and industrial self‑reliance, and imposing a roughly 3.8% carbon‑intensity reduction. The government set a lower but pragmatic GDP target of 4.5%–5%, signalling a conscious pivot from quantity to quality of growth.
China’s 2026 Roadmap: Modest Fiscal Boost, Big Bets on Tech and Green Transition
Premier Li Qiang’s brief government work report for 2026 opts for a calibrated fiscal stance—around a 4% deficit and targeted bond-financed projects—while doubling down on technology, a green transition and modest social measures to stabilise growth. The plan emphasises industrial upgrading and carbon-intensity cuts rather than broad stimulus or sweeping market liberalisation.
China’s Industry Minister Says ‘AI + Manufacturing’ Is Non‑Negotiable — A Big Push for Smart Factories and Standards
China’s industry minister announced a government push to make “AI + manufacturing” compulsory, urging firms to embed AI across sectors and cultivate flagship industrial applications. The plan emphasizes both practical scenario development and international cooperation on governance while balancing security and human control.