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In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country's technological power and fortifying its national security.(Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AP)

In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country's technological power and fortifying its national security.(Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AP)

Visitors watch a robot arm play ping-pong at the China Beijing Hi-Tech Expo in Beijing, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Visitors watch a robot arm play ping-pong at the China Beijing Hi-Tech Expo in Beijing, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A women looks at her phone while walking in front of a billboard showing a picture of the Forbidden City at a subway station in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

A women looks at her phone while walking in front of a billboard showing a picture of the Forbidden City at a subway station in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency, members of the Politburo Standing Committee from front Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attend the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country's technological power and fortifying its national security. (Yue Yuewei/Xinhua via AP)

In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency, members of the Politburo Standing Committee from front Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attend the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country's technological power and fortifying its national security. (Yue Yuewei/Xinhua via AP)

An early morning view of the skyline is seen in Beijing, China, Thursday, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

An early morning view of the skyline is seen in Beijing, China, Thursday, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

A sales person checks on the stocks at a local bun store in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

A sales person checks on the stocks at a local bun store in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

A security guard rests near decorations depicting giant roses at a mall area in Beijing, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A security guard rests near decorations depicting giant roses at a mall area in Beijing, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A robot welcomes visitors to the China Beijing Hi-Tech Expo in Beijing, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A robot welcomes visitors to the China Beijing Hi-Tech Expo in Beijing, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A woman shares ice-cream with a man as children play at a commercial complex in Beijing, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A woman shares ice-cream with a man as children play at a commercial complex in Beijing, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency, members of the Politburo Standing Committee from left, , Li Xi, Cai Qi, Zhao Leji, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning and Ding Xuexiang attend the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country's technological power and fortifying its national security.(Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AP)

In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency, members of the Politburo Standing Committee from left, , Li Xi, Cai Qi, Zhao Leji, Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning and Ding Xuexiang attend the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China's ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country's technological power and fortifying its national security.(Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AP)