China announced an updated AI development roadmap targeting global leadership by 2030, aiming to narrow the gap with the United States despite semiconductor shortages and regulatory constraints. The Ministry of Science and Technology highlighted advances in generative AI models, robotics, and data governance frameworks. Experts note China’s strategy leans on scaling domestic compute capacity, integrating AI into industrial supply chains, and expanding state-backed research hubs. Analysts believe U.S. chip export restrictions could still delay high-performance model training efforts.