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China unveils new measures to boost technology-driven innovation in commerce

· Source: english.news.cn

In short

Nine Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, have jointly issued guidelines with 18 measures to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies across commerce. The plan targets AI integration in product design and manufacturing, services such as healthcare and elderly care, and commercial distribution through smart warehouses, intelligent logistics equipment and unmanned delivery. It also promotes commercial AI agents and embodied intelligence, backed by standards, digital infrastructure and financing support, as China seeks to upgrade consumption and distribution efficiency.

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Tags: logistics, smart warehouses, unmanned delivery, commerce, policy, automation

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