The Ministry of Commerce and seven other departments recently jointly issued the "Guidance on Vigorously Developing Digital Consumption and Creating a Better Life in the Digital Era". The core objective of this "Guidance" is to expand the consumption of digital products, promoting the development of the digital economy by encouraging technological innovation and unleashing the potential of new product consumption.

Autonomous driving, artificial intelligence

Focus on AI Terminals and Smart Vehicles

The "Guidance" emphasizes that enterprises should be encouraged to accelerate research and development, increasing the effective supply of artificial intelligence terminal products. This will focus on unleashing the potential of new product consumption, including artificial intelligence phones, computers, smart robots, wearable devices, and desktop 3D printing equipment.

At the same time, the document also puts forward clear requirements for the smart home and smart mobility sectors:

  • Accelerate the research and development and interconnectivity of smart home appliances, smart security, and video care systems.

  • In terms of smart mobility, pilot programs for the access and road operation of intelligent connected vehicles will be carried out, opening up policy channels for the application of new technologies and the development of the industry.

In addition, the "Guidance" also proposes to foster and build new consumer brands, promoting the innovative development of digital national trend brands to enrich the supply of the consumer market.