China Pushes for Civil-Military Fusion in Technological Advancements

Chinese military officials are advocating for closer integration with the civilian sector to leverage emerging technologies for military development. This push aligns with significant advancements like DeepSeek, amid increased defense spending and competition with the US. President Xi Jinping supports enhanced civil-military collaboration.

Chinese military officials are calling for a deeper collaboration with the civilian sector to bolster armed forces development using emerging technologies. This call comes as China's high-tech industry makes notable advancements, including the development of AI tools like DeepSeek.

During the annual session of China's Parliament, military delegates urged a more significant allocation of civilian resources towards military projects. Lieutenant General Liu Shuwei emphasized transforming local resources into military preparedness and advocated for research in unmanned systems and cyberspace warfare.

President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of civil-military collaboration to enhance military capabilities, especially in light of the recent 7.2% increase in defense spending. The AI race between China and the US continues to escalate, highlighting China's technological growth.