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Beijing’s educational institutions are set to implement artificial intelligence courses for primary and secondary students, aligning with China’s ambition to lead in this field.
Beginning in the upcoming fall semester, starting September 1, schools in the capital will provide a minimum of eight hours of AI instruction each academic year, as announced by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission on its official website. These courses may be offered as independent subjects or incorporated into existing programs, such as information technology and science.
China has long aspired to be a leader in AI innovation. The sector gained significant international attention earlier this year when the startup DeepSeek unveiled a model that reportedly matches the performance of those developed by major U.S. firms while requiring considerably fewer resources.
This educational initiative follows a commitment made by the government during the National People’s Congress to promote the widespread use of large-scale AI models and the advancement of next-generation intelligent devices and manufacturing technologies.
According to Huai Jinpeng, China’s Minister of Education, the AI-driven technological revolution presents significant opportunities for the education sector. He also mentioned that a white paper on AI education is expected to be published in 2025.
