China to Integrate AI into National Education System
China announced plans to embed artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching methods, textbooks, and curricula at all educational levels, from primary to higher education. The initiative aims to boost innovation and secure new engines of economic growth as the country undergoes a major education reform.
According to the Ministry of Education, promoting AI will help develop essential skills in both teachers and students, including independent thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. AI is also expected to foster more innovative and dynamic classroom environments across China.
This push follows the success of Chinese universities expanding AI programs, notably after the DeepSeek startup gained international attention with its cost-efficient large language model earlier this year. The rapid expansion highlights China's growing ambition in the global AI race.
In January, China also introduced its first national action plan to build a "strong-education nation" by 2035, aiming to leverage innovation to strengthen its education system and global competitiveness.
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