China targets AI infrastructure bottlenecks, pushes AI law under new 5-year plan
By MLex Staff ( July 31, 2026, 06:13 GMT | Insight) -- China’s top economic planner pledged to reduce resource waste and improve efficiency in the buildout of computing infrastructure while advancing artificial intelligence legislation and other initiatives to promote high-quality AI development alongside stronger safeguards, underscoring Beijing’s dual focus on infrastructure modernization and AI governance. Officials from the National Development and Reform Commission outlined the initiatives at a regular press briefing Friday reviewing China's first-half economic performance and priorities for implementing the country's 2026-2030 development plan.China’s top economic planner pledged to reduce resource waste and improve efficiency in the buildout of computing infrastructure while advancing artificial intelligence legislation and other initiatives to promote high-quality AI development alongside stronger safeguards, underscoring Beijing’s dual focus on infrastructure modernization and AI governance....
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