China is mobilizing science to spur development — and self-reliance

China has created a new, high-level, body to oversee the country’s science and technology efforts. The committee, the Central Science and Technology Commission, comes alongside an increased focus, and more centralized control over research, on key dual-use technologies such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor production. 

Some experts say that Chinese party leaders may have been dissatisfied with the current pace of technology research. Wang Zhigang, the current minister for science and technology pushed researchers to increase development in large language models, like ChatGPT. Some believe that this push could indicate that China has been falling behind in that regard, despite increased investment. 

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