On June 21, at the 2026 APEC Business Leaders China Forum, Liu Qiangdong, founder of JD.com, officially announced that starting from now, JD.com will fully open all its AI technologies to global partners. This move has attracted widespread attention in the industry and is seen as an important signal for promoting the popularization of artificial intelligence technology and breaking down industry technical barriers.
At the forum, Liu Qiangdong explained the core philosophy behind his open strategy. He clearly stated that companies should not become "wall-builders" that create technological barriers, but rather promoters of collaboration. He called on partners across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world to engage in deep AI and robotics technology cooperation, accelerating industrial upgrading in the intelligent era through resource sharing.
In addition to macro-level technical strategies, Liu Qiangdong also deeply analyzed the issue of talent structure transformation in the era of the AI wave. To address employment challenges brought by technological changes, JD.com has already launched the "Phoenix Project" internally. This initiative aims to help the company's 700,000 blue-collar employees achieve skill transitions through systematic career re-education.
According to the plan, JD.com will reach deep cooperation agreements with 120 professional colleges nationwide to provide customized technical training for these employees. Through these courses, blue-collar workers will have the opportunity to master core skills required for cutting-edge positions such as robot maintenance and precision equipment maintenance, thus achieving job transitions in a digital productivity environment and ensuring stronger employment competitiveness in the smart manufacturing era.
In this speech, Liu Qiangdong also emphasized the fundamental logic of cross-border operations. He pointed out that a company's internationalization process must be based on rooting itself locally and deeply respecting local laws, regulations, and cultural traditions. He specifically warned that business operations should focus on long-term sustainable development rather than blindly pursuing short-term capital gains.
The comprehensive "go global" of JD's AI technology and the implementation of the "Phoenix Project" demonstrate how this industry giant is trying to explore a development path that combines commercial vision with social responsibility by promoting technological sharing and talent transformation. As related collaborations continue to expand, JD's role in global AI ecosystem building may undergo profound changes.
