A humanoid robot interacts with visitors at the 2025 World Smart Industry Expo, which closed yesterday in southwestern China’s Chongqing. The expo highlighted how AI is empowering industry and everyday life, with more than 600 companies showcasing over 3,000 smart products. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China’s AI sector has surged in recent years, with the number of AI firms now topping 5,000.Xinhua