China develops nearly 200 key AI standards, pushes 5G and 6G tech

At a press conference on the '15th Five-Year Plan', China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that nearly 200 key AI standards have been developed. This aims to provide a solid foundation for the standardized use of AI technology and healthy industry growth.

The ministry said it will focus on high-quality development of the information and communication industry, accelerate the building of next-gen communication and computing networks, promote 5G and industrial internet in key sectors, and boost 6G research. China also plans to create demonstration bases for emerging industries like new energy, new materials, intelligent connected vehicles, robots, and biomedicine.

By 2035, China aims to cultivate about 100 demonstration parks and 1,000 leading enterprises to drive cluster development and innovation, strengthening its edge in information and communication.