China Perspectives

High-tech development high on "Two Sessions" agenda

The development of artificial intelligence – and New Quality Productive Forces – is a major theme at this year’s “Two Sessions”, the top annual political gathering in Beijing.

For the first time, AI models have been mentioned in the government work report, with Premier Li Qiang saying Beijing will boost support for the application of AI models to foster more breakthroughs in technology.

Vanessa Cheng and Frank Yung co-host this week’s episode from the capital. They take a closer look at how scientific and technological innovation drives the country forward.