China Expands AI Education Across All Schools in National Technology Push

China's State Council released a five-year blueprint on June 29, 2026, mandating artificial intelligence education across all school levels to make AI a core capability for every student. The initiative aligns with President Xi Jinping's campaign to dominate advanced technologies and cultivate high-tech talent as the world's second-largest economy searches for new growth drivers.

National AI education mandate

• ▪The State Council released a five-year blueprint that includes a plan to make AI a core capability for every student.
• ▪China announced a formal plan to integrate artificial intelligence across all levels of schooling on June 29, 2026.

Xi Jinping technology strategy

• ▪China's AI education plan aligns with President Xi Jinping's campaign to dominate advanced technologies.
• ▪President Xi Jinping earlier called to cultivate high-tech talent as part of China's technology strategy.

Economic growth drivers

• ▪The AI education initiative is part of China's effort to cultivate high-tech talent to support economic growth.
• ▪China is searching for new growth drivers as the world's second-largest economy.

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