Chengdu municipal government published an AI+ action plan targeting the AI core industry to exceed CNY260 billion by 2027 with growth above 30%. The plan launches a “double‑100” programme—100 innovation products and 100 demonstration application scenarios—and aims to produce 20 benchmark application scenarios annually. Penetration of new‑generation smart terminals and intelligent agents is targeted above 70% by 2027 and above 90% by 2030, with AI broadly integrated across city industries by 2030

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The Office of the Leading Group for Building a Quality‑Strong China, together with relevant agencies, has launched the country’s first national quality‑inspection campaign. From July 20 four inspection teams will enter provinces to assess implementation of CPC Central Committee and State Council quality directives, firms’ quality accountability, and inter‑agency handling of quality risks. Teams will carry out spot checks in sectors marked by excessive internal competition and in areas drawing strong public concern. The exercise is intended to strengthen quality governance to support China’s high‑quality economic development and improve consumer standards of living.