Harness AI to propel manufacturing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says

China’s Premier Li Qiang calls for harnessing AI to propel manufacturing advances

Li calls for service platforms to help companies, particularly SMEs, with functions such as industrial design, pilot testing and maintenance

“[We] should combine China’s strengths in manufacturing and digital technologies,” Li said during his visit to an AI application testing base in the city on Tuesday, Xinhua reported.

He called for the creation of more manufacturing service platforms, covering areas such as industrial design, pilot testing and intelligent maintenance, to help companies – particularly small and medium-sized firms – upgrade operations more efficiently and at lower cost.