Nation pledges to further bolster digital endeavors

Acknowledging that algorithms, computing power and data play a pivotal role in supporting AI advancement, Wang Guangqian, vice-chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the country's top political advisory body, called for pressing ahead with the mega data project dubbed "East Data, West Computing" and accelerating research and development breakthroughs in chips.

Wang highlighted the significance of bolstering the integrated growth of the real economy and the digital economy, supporting the large-scale application of large models, and propelling the utilization and development of public and corporate data.

China has unveiled a plan for the overall layout of the country's digital development, vowing to make important progress in the construction of a "Digital China" by 2025. By 2035, China will be at the global forefront of digital development.