China Promotes AI Plus Manufacturing to Empower New Industrialization
China aims to enhance AI-driven industrialization, focusing on manufacturing as a key sector through various initiatives and investments.
Beijing, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced plans to enhance the high-level development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry by promoting manufacturing as a central sector. This initiative seeks to integrate an application-driven approach into mainstream industrial practices.
According to the ministry, nearly 30 programs have been launched to empower new forms of industrialization through AI, facilitating coordination between supply and demand for over 5,000 enterprises.
Support has been extended to 18 national AI innovation application pilot regions, including Beijing and Qingdao, where the industry has collaborated to develop approximately 200 key technical standards related to AI. Additionally, a national AI industry investment fund of 60 billion yuan has been established.
Yu Xiaohui, the deputy minister of the ministry, emphasized that manufacturing is a critical area for the practical application of AI. He noted that China’s complete industrial system is a significant advantage for its AI development. The focus will be on major sectors such as raw materials, equipment manufacturing, consumer goods, and electronic information. The goal is to swiftly develop and promote high-value scenarios and specific applications, along with creating a series of specialized intelligent agents.
This initiative marks a significant step for China in leveraging AI to drive industrial advancement and economic growth.
