China’s Hangzhou makes AI classes compulsory in schools amid nationwide push

Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province, will introduce mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) courses for primary and secondary schools starting in the new semester – part of a nationwide strategy to nurture talent in the rapidly growing sector.

The initiative seeks to build a talent pipeline while improving educators’ ability to use smart tools and protect data, covering both student and teacher training, according to two documents released by the city’s education bureau.

Schools will have flexibility in how they deliver the lessons – either by concentrating them within a single week or integrating AI content into subjects like information technology and science.

AI-focused projects may be incorporated into local curricula, allowing interested students to engage in advanced studies and hands-on experience. Basic AI-related activities may also feature in after-school programmes.

Hangzhou, home to fast-growing tech start-ups like DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics, unveiled the measures at a press conference on Friday, according to The Paper, requiring at least 10 class hours of instruction each year. The sector has rapidly emerged as a growth engine amid volatile trade and tech restrictions imposed by the United States.

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The guidelines detail content, requirements and teaching methods across grade levels. In the first two years of primary school, students will be introduced to everyday AI applications, interact with basic devices and learn about the role of technology in daily life. Classes will stress the importance of responsible use, with a focus on privacy.

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