The Chinese government has attached great importance to the development of artificial intelligence （AI） in recent years. AI has been mentioned in the government work report for three consecutive years. At present， the AI R&D and application in China is being carried out in a range of fields. The development of the AI industry has made an intelligent life full of convenience available to the general public.
　　In the fields of medical care， education， and security， AI has helped to expand effective supply and meet people’s needs to the maximum degree. In the sectors of manufacturing， retail， and agriculture， AI focuses on the replacement of the labor force， thus improving productivity and efficiency. In transportation and entertainment， AI has optimized people’s experience of life. AI is also empowering the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry and improving the quality of people’s lives.