AI Revolutionizes China: From Smart Manufacturing to Space Exploration at 2025 Zhongguancun Forum
March 31, 2025
The integration of AI with new energy vehicles (NEVs) is a strategic priority in China's carbon neutrality roadmap, exemplified by Li Auto's advanced intelligent driving capabilities.
Industry experts noted that AI significantly contributes to China's dual carbon goals, particularly in areas like energy integration and smart consumption.
Liu Hangxin from the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence explained that deploying intelligent agents for exploration can reduce risks associated with sending humans into extreme environments.
Wang Chi from the National Space Science Center emphasized AI's importance in future interplanetary exploration, particularly for intelligent spacecraft control systems necessary for missions to Mars and Jupiter.
Li Auto's all-scenario navigation assist allows vehicles to autonomously navigate complex driving situations, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency on highways and urban roads.
AI plays a crucial role in enhancing smart grid regulation and stability, which is vital for the growing renewable energy sector, as stated by Ren Jingdong from the National Energy Administration.
At the forum, a humanoid robot named 'Adam' captivated attendees with its dance performance, showcasing advanced full-body motion control through reinforcement learning, as explained by Anna Leung of PNDbotics AI Co., Ltd.
The conference featured nearly 100 robots from 15 companies, demonstrating the rapid advancements in humanoid robotics designed to enhance productivity and real-world applications.
Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI, emphasized that 2025 marks the beginning of large-scale AI application implementation, driven by the emergence of large models that are set to revolutionize productivity.
China's government is committed to merging digital technologies with manufacturing, as highlighted in its 2025 work report, which supports the application of large-scale AI models and the development of intelligent robots.
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation, evolving from traditional transportation to AI-driven terminals, according to Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly driving high-quality growth in China, impacting various sectors such as smart manufacturing, green transition, and space sciences, as discussed by experts at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing.
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CGTN • Mar 31, 2025
Artificial intelligence fuels China's high-quality growth
Global Times • Mar 31, 2025
Artificial intelligence fuels China's high-quality growth