Business Brief (May 19): China Pushes AI-Manufacturing Integration

Published: May. 19, 2026 5:53 p.m. GMT+8

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Premier urges AI and manufacturing integration

During a research tour in Beijing on Monday, Premier Li Qiang emphasized promoting integration of AI into advanced manufacturing. He called for upgrading intelligent robots and applying AI across the manufacturing sector to create new growth drivers.

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