[National Bureau of Statistics: "Artificial Intelligence +" action continues to release new economic momentum] October 19th, at the press conference of the State Council Information Office held on the 19th, the relevant person in charge of the National Bureau of Statistics stated that since this year, China has deepened and expanded the "Artificial Intelligence +" action to help improve the quality and efficiency of the economy. It has effectively promoted the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry. In the first three quarters of this year, the added value of digital product manufacturing above designated size contributed more than 1/3 to industrial growth above designated size; the penetration rate of artificial intelligence technology application in manufacturing enterprises above designated size has steadily increased, and a number of high-level black light factories, digital workshops, and intelligent production lines have accelerated their production. It has effectively promoted the development of modern service industry. In the first three quarters, the added value of the information transmission, software and information technology services industry increased by 10.4% year-on-year, with artificial intelligence being an important driving force. It has effectively promoted the improvement and upgrading of consumption. In the first three quarters, the retail sales of wearable smart devices in units above designated size increased by more than 70% year-on-year. Artificial intelligence is also transforming the physical retail format, with unattended store retail sales growing by more than 25% in the first three quarters. It has effectively promoted investment and export in emerging fields. In the first three quarters, investment in electronic circuit manufacturing, integrated circuit manufacturing, and information services increased by 58.7%, 14.2%, and 20.2% respectively. Wang Guanhua, Spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics and Head of the National Economic Comprehensive Statistics Department: Relying on the advantages of full-chain support, China has quickly launched AI software and hardware products suitable for different scenarios, accurately meeting the needs of overseas markets. In the first three quarters, China's exports of electronic components, wires and cables and other products increased by 70% and 25.3% respectively. (CCTV News)