Exclusive
Unfinished War in Iran Unfinished War in Iran The Planet Under Threat The Planet Under Threat Why Yemen’s War Keeps Reproducing Itself Why Yemen’s War Keeps Reproducing Itself
Current Affairs

Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education

China has launched a national action plan to embed AI across its education system, in a strategic push to future-proof its workforce amid intensifying global…

By Samantha Johnson / April 13, 2026

China has launched a national action plan to embed AI across its education system, in a strategic push to future-proof its workforce amid intensifying global competition in advanced technologies.

The “AI+ Education” action plan, unveiled by the Ministry of Education and four other ministerial-level bodies, mandates the integration of artificial intelligence at every stage of learning – from primary schools to lifelong education.

Advertisement

Education officials framed the plan, which was released on Friday, as a direct response to fierce global competition, with major economies including the United States, the European Union and Singapore having launched programmes to boost investment in AI-related education and training. Beijing’s initiative aims to raise AI literacy nationwide as a crucial pillar of future economic competitiveness.

“By redefining the skills needed for the modern era, AI is forcing a systemic and fundamental overhaul of education,” they said.

Advertisement

Building nationwide AI infrastructure is a central part of the plan. Instead of relying on fragmented local projects, the central government said it would consolidate computing power platforms and data networks into a unified service – a centralised approach designed to ensure efficiency.

Don't Miss: