Chinese authorities will promote the further integration of AI and consumption, according to a plan released by the Ministry of Commerce and seven other ministries.It includes 17 new measures that aim to create new drivers of consumption growth by embedding Artificial Intelligence in consumer goods, services and the retail and commerce sectors through new smart products, robots, subsidies, infrastructure and standards.“Accelerating the development of ‘AI Plus Consumption’ helps create new consumption growth points, promote the improvement of consumption quality and the expansion of consumption capacity,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement issued on Thursday.
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FRI · 2026-06-19 · 12:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0619-85772
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Rise of the robots: China releases plan aimed at increasing consumers’ AI options
China's Ministry of Commerce, along with seven other ministries, has released a plan to boost consumer options by integrating artificial intelligence (AI). The plan outlines 17 new measures designed to foster consumption growth by embedding AI into consumer goods, services, and the retail sector.
Xiaofei XuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-19 · 12:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's Ministry of Commerce, along with seven other ministries, has released a plan to boost consumer options by integrating artificial intelligence (AI). The plan outlines 17 new measures designed to foster consumption growth by embedding AI into consumer goods, services, and the retail sector. This integration will be achieved through the introduction of smart products, robots, subsidies, infrastructure development, and the establishment of new standards. The initiative, termed "AI Plus Consumption," aims to generate new growth areas, enhance the quality of consumption, and expand overall consumption capacity.
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The plan aims to promote the improvement of consumption quality and expansion of consumption capacity.
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Accelerating the development of ‘AI Plus Consumption’ helps create new consumption growth points.
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The plan aims to embed artificial intelligence in consumer goods, services, and retail.
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A plan includes 17 new measures to create new drivers of consumption growth.
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Chinese authorities will promote the further integration of AI and consumption.
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