China plans to turn Shenzhen into AI and aviation hub amid US sanctions
South China Morning Post - TechWednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:01:14 AM
China is doubling down on turning Shenzhen into a powerhouse for AI and aviation, rolling out new policies to fast-track innovation in these sectors. The move comes as the city—already a major tech hub—faces growing pressure from US trade restrictions. The plan includes everything from talent development to easier funding for local companies, with the goal of creating models that can be scaled nationwide.
Editor’s Note: Shenzhen has long been China’s answer to Silicon Valley, but with US sanctions squeezing its tech ambitions, Beijing is pushing harder to make the city self-reliant in cutting-edge fields. If it works, this could reshape global competition in AI and aviation—but it also signals how deeply geopolitical tensions are driving China’s economic strategy.
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