China’s Grand Vision in AI and Supercomputing China’s tech ambitions are nothing new. From its historical roots in pioneering inventions like paper and gunpowder, to its current status as a global manufacturing powerhouse, China has always had an eye on innovation. A Glimpse into the Past During the Song Dynasty, Chinese inventors led the world in various technological advancements. In the modern era, after opening up its economy in the late 1970s, China swiftly transitioned from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing juggernaut.