China pushes AI into phones, PCs and robots under tech-driven commerce plan

China's Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued guidelines on October 19, 2026, to accelerate "technology-driven commerce." The plan calls for deepening the "AI+ manufacturing" campaign and expanding the supply of smart goods such as phones, PCs and robots.

• Guidelines issued by MOFCOM and eight departments on October 19, 2026
• Core goal is deepening the "AI+ manufacturing" campaign
• Plan aims to expand supply of smart phones, PCs and robots