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World · China · published 2026-09-03 · via South China Morning Post

Study Finds PLA's AI Combat Capabilities Trail International Counterparts

Researchers report that China's armed forces lack a sufficiently trained cadre in AI and big data. The People's Liberation Army currently focuses on support roles, while offensive AI applications remain in early experimental stages. This gap puts it behind foreign military models.

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The study underscores a significant shortage of qualified personnel within the PLA specializing in artificial intelligence and big data analytics. This human capital deficit is identified as a core obstacle to advancing military modernization in these technical domains.

Current deployments of AI within the

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