Bangladesh, March 19 -- Every year, Chinas “Two Sessions”-the annual gatherings of the National Peoples Congress and the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference-offer a carefully curated glimpse into the countrys political and strategic direction. In 2026, the message emerging from Beijing was particularly clear and deliberate: China is accelerating its transition toward an AI-powered military, placing technological supremacy and national security at the core of its long-term planning.

This shift comes at a time when China faces a more complex domestic and international environment. Although its economy continues to grow, the pace has slowed compared to the rapid expansion of previous decades. Yet rather than retrea...