On the 19th, the Information Office of the State Council hosted a press conference. At this event, officials from the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism elaborated on the specifics of the "Opinions on Accelerating the Promotion of Commerce Enhancement Through Science and Technology." The representative from the Ministry of Commerce highlighted that "leveraging technology to expand service consumption" stands as a pivotal aspect of the Opinions. This approach will harness cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and big data, to enhance service consumption.

Meng Yue, Director-General of the Department of Market System Construction at the Ministry of Commerce, emphasized that in response to everyday needs such as household services and elderly care, household service enterprises are encouraged to partner with technology firms. Together, they can develop intelligent platforms for household services, facilitating online tracking of service evaluations and processes, and elevating the standardization of household services. Concurrently, support will be extended to establish smart elderly care institutions. These institutions will utilize smart wearable devices and human body sensing monitoring technologies to provide functionalities like health monitoring and emergency assistance, thereby bolstering the capacity of elderly care services.

Furthermore, regions with the necessary infrastructure are encouraged to delve into the application of artificial intelligence in areas such as health management and rehabilitation care. The Ministry of Commerce also expressed its commitment to promoting the use of technology to diversify the supply of upgraded services in sectors like sports and education, expand personalized service offerings, and create more tailored consumption scenarios.