China targets retail, logistics in new AI commerce guidelines
· Source: asianbusinessreview.com
In short
China has issued 18 measures, jointly from nine government departments including the Ministry of Commerce, to expand artificial intelligence in consumer goods, services, retail, and logistics. The guidelines promote smart warehouses, intelligent logistics equipment, unmanned delivery, and commercial AI agents, alongside technology standards and financing support. The move follows June's 17-measure "AI plus consumption" plan, as retail sales rose 1.1% year on year to 37 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026.
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Tags: logistics, retail, policy, automation, warehousing, China