MIIT Calls for Strengthened R&D of High-End Optoelectronic Chips in New AI Communications Policy Plan

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a new policy document urging the acceleration of research and development in advanced optoelectronic communication chips and devices. The "AI + Communications" plan outlines a comprehensive strategy that spans from chip components to national networks, targeting high-speed optoelectronic communication chips and optical switching devices. The document emphasizes enhancing optical interconnection technologies for supercomputing networks, highlighting the importance of experimental projects for hybrid optical network technologies.