From December 2nd to 5th, the 2025 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs series of events took place in Boao, Hainan Province. On the 4th, during a parallel forum at the 2025 Digital and Intelligent Technology Innovation Development Conference, themed "AI Empowerment: Leading the New Quality Era," Xinhuanet, in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Department of the China Software Testing Center, officially released the “Report on the Deep Integration of the Real Economy and Digital Economy (2025) — Innovative Applications of 'AI Plus'”.

This report zeroes in on how digital and intelligent technologies are empowering various industries. It provides a comprehensive review of the innovative applications of 'AI Plus' across four key areas: manufacturing upgrades, digital consumption, services for people's livelihoods, and government and public services. Furthermore, it delves into 13 sub-sectors, including robotics and high-end equipment manufacturing. By doing so, the report offers empirical references and strategic insights, which can be invaluable for government policymaking and industrial development.