AI Golden Opportunities for China and ASEAN
China's proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) are being prepared amidst transformative global economic changes.
Deep technological disruption, volatile geopolitics, and shifting trade and production patterns are influencing China's economic prospects and those of closely integrated regions, such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The most revolutionary change has been the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), a force impacting economies and reshaping societies.
When AI first entered the public sphere through tools like facial recognition or voice assistants, its impact seemed limited to convenience. But over the years it has evolved into a general-purpose technology.
Author's summary: AI brings opportunities for China and ASEAN.