Bloomberg: Xi Jinping Has Set A New Goal For The Chinese Military By 2027

• 31.07.2026, 11:31

Beijing fears falling behind the United States in the field of military technology.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for increased use of unmanned technologies and artificial intelligence in the Chinese military, with the aim of building a cutting-edge armed force.

This was reported by Bloomberg and the Chinese state news agency Xinhua.

During a speech to military leaders, Xi Jinping emphasized the need to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into the combat operations of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

This statement underscores Beijing’s growing concerns about a technological gap or competition with the United States in the field of military technology, as the U.S. is also actively investing in the use of AI and autonomous systems.

China’s leadership believes that unmanned platforms and artificial intelligence will change the nature of modern warfare, so the military must adapt its strategies, training, and personnel development to these new realities.

The Chinese leader’s remarks came as the PLA prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027—a date by which, according to Xi Jinping, the military must demonstrate significant progress in developing modern armed forces.