On September 13th, news emerged that eight ministries and commissions, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, jointly issued the "Work Plan for Sustaining Growth in the Automotive Industry (2025 - 2026)." In Western business and policy contexts, it's common to use the term "ministries and commissions" to collectively refer to relevant government departments. This plan underscores the imperative to accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation within the automotive industry. It advocates for the widespread application of artificial intelligence technologies across multiple facets, encompassing research and development (R&D) and design, production and manufacturing processes, as well as operational management.

In the international business landscape, there's a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing. In line with this, the plan also commits to continuing the phased cultivation and promotion of intelligent factories. It aims to support enterprises in establishing intelligent factories at various levels, thereby driving the digital collaborative transformation of both industrial and supply chains. This approach is in sync with global trends where companies are leveraging digital technologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

Furthermore, the plan puts forward the idea of constructing a scenario - based map for digital transformation. This is a strategic move as in the modern business world, having a clear roadmap for digital initiatives is crucial. It also focuses on cultivating scenario - oriented digital products and solutions. Additionally, it emphasizes the enhancement of the service system for digital transformation in the industry. This involves formulating and promoting classification and grading evaluation standards for digital transformation service providers. By doing so, it aims to foster a group of specialized service providers, which is in line with the international practice of having a well - defined and regulated service ecosystem to support industry - wide digital transformation.