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China’s Push for a ‘Smart Economy’: Why Robots, Toys and 6G Matter More Than You Think
China has enshrined a “smart economy” in its 2026 policy agenda, signalling a push to industrialise AI across production, services and consumer markets. Li Meng, a former vice minister, argues that specialised embodied agents — notably companionship robots and smart toys — are likeliest to reach commercial scale first, while technical progress hinges on richer physical world models and hardware advances. She warns policymakers to manage distributional risks and ensure inclusive, human‑centric deployment.
Beijing Adds ‘Smart Economy’ and Social Measures to a Tighter 2026 Growth Target — What That Means for AI, Housing and Health Care
China’s 2026 Government Work Report introduced six new policy formulations, most notably the formal adoption of a “smart economy,” while setting a growth target of 4.5–5%. The document pairs industrial priorities — large-scale compute, AI terminals and satellite internet — with expanded social measures on housing, parental leave and encouragement for commercial health insurance to fill gaps in the public system.