CPPCC National Committee member Zhu Songchun: How soon will smart robots enter our homes?

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What will truly be needed in the future—robot "actors" or caring home assistants? When will humanoid robots be able to enter our homes to care for the elderly and perform household tasks? And when will they be widely used across various industries? Zhu Songchun, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and President of the Beijing Institute of Artificial General Intelligence, answered these questions.

Speaking about the pace of development in artificial intelligence and robotics, he noted that they have already exceeded previous expectations: in the past three years, progress has been more significant than in the previous twenty to thirty years. According to him, China is gradually taking a leading position in this field. Today, robots are capable of flawlessly performing stage combat routines, dance moves, and even simple household tasks, such as folding clothes.

But will robots be able to enter every home anytime soon? Responding to public expectations, Zhu Songchun emphasized that the idea of a rapid transition to general artificial intelligence is misleading. Currently, artificial intelligence and robots demonstrate success primarily in highly specialized areas and have not yet reached the level of natural human intelligence.

"The ultimate goal of artificial intelligence is to create a general intelligence capable of solving an infinite number of problems," says Zhu Songchun. He believes this will be the key to transforming robots from "stage actors" into fully-fledged domestic partners.

Zhu Songchun also told reporters that China's robust manufacturing industry provides advantages for robot development in terms of production systems and costs. Over the next five years, the country's provinces and cities will actively develop local application scenarios for these technologies, facilitating the deep integration of artificial intelligence into various industries. This, he noted, is China's unique advantage in this area.

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Prospects for the 15th Five-Year Plan: Continuing the Struggle, Opening a New Path

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2026 is the first year of implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and successful economic work during this period is of great importance.

Proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan set the goal of transforming China into a leading tourism power, increasing the supply of high-quality tourism products, and improving the quality of tourism services. According to industry research reports, the winter sports and tourism industry in China will exceed one trillion yuan this year.

Students from across the country train on the slopes at the Taiwu Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. The resort has organized a winter youth camp, providing dedicated trails and a team of instructors. The "ski-learn" programs are particularly popular.

Laiyuan County in Baoding, Hebei Province, is one of the nation's first ski resorts. In recent years, the region has consistently developed a unique winter brand of snow and ice tourism, stimulating rapid growth across the entire value chain.

According to statistics, consumer spending at all Chinese ski resorts reached RMB 78.613 billion during the 2024-2025 winter season. Moreover, spending within a two-kilometer radius of the resorts increased by 27.97%, significantly supporting the development of local retail, transportation, food service, and other industries. Currently, the Chinese snow and ice industry's value chain encompasses all stages—from resource development and equipment manufacturing to services, management, consumption, and related industries—creating a holistic ecosystem.

In 2025, China entered the top ten countries in the Global Innovation Index for the first time, becoming one of the most dynamic economies in terms of innovation potential over the past decade.

In Rizhao, Shandong Province, technological innovation is becoming a key driver of transformation and modernization in the manufacturing industry. From precision control on steelmaking lines to the recycling of waste cooking oil into environmentally friendly aviation fuel, each technological breakthrough contributes to the improvement of traditional industries and the accelerated development of new ones.

At the hot rolling section of the medium sheet rolling plant of Shandong Iron and Steel Group Rizhao, a red-hot 150-millimeter-thick steel blank passes through a rolling mill and, after a series of precise operations, is transformed into a sheet 3,250 millimeters wide and 3.5 millimeters thick.

The stability of national well-being requires not only maintaining the current level of employment, but also consistently improving its quality through the improvement of institutional mechanisms so that employment becomes a solid foundation for social well-being.

In Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, a convenient platform for employment opportunities has been created near residents. The job fair featured company presentation areas, consultation areas, and factory tours, allowing job seekers to experience the production environment and better understand their future work.

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Breaking: The Israel Defense Forces announced the start of a new wave of airstrikes on Beirut.

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JERUSALEM, March 5 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday it had launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The IDF had previously issued an evacuation warning to residents of the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs.

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The Georgian Foreign Ministry condemned the drone attack on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

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Tbilisi, March 5 (Xinhua) — The Georgian Foreign Ministry condemned the drone attack on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which left several people injured. The Georgian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday.

As the statement emphasizes, any actions that grossly violate the principles and norms of international law and are aimed at escalating the situation in the region are unacceptable.

Considering the strong friendship and strategic partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan, Georgia expresses its solidarity with brotherly Azerbaijan in this difficult situation, the statement noted. –0–

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The Georgian Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation with the head of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

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Tbilisi, March 5 (Xinhua) — Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone conversation, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday.

During the conversation, M. Bochorishvili expressed deep concern over the attack by unmanned aerial vehicles on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which resulted in the injury of several civilians.

The Georgian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The ministers confirmed the strength of the strategic and friendly relations between the two countries. –0–

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Breaking: Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire and sees no reason to negotiate with the US.

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Tehran, March 5 (Xinhua) — Iran is not asking for a ceasefire with the United States and Israel and sees no reason to negotiate with Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview aired on NBC News on Thursday.

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Breaking News: US President Donald Trump intends to replace the Secretary of Homeland Security

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WASHINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday on the social media platform TruthSocial that he intends to fire Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security and appoint Senator Markwayne Mullin to the post, amid growing bipartisan dissatisfaction with Noem's performance.

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Azerbaijani Armed Forces put on maximum alert following UAV attack

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Baku, March 5 /Xinhua/ — The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have been put on maximum combat alert following an attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

Speaking at a meeting of the Azerbaijani Security Council on Thursday, President Ilham Aliyev said the strikes targeted civilian infrastructure, including the terminal building of the Nakhchivan International Airport and a local school.

The head of state emphasized that Azerbaijan will never allow its territory to be used for aggression against its neighbors, specifically noting that the country does not intend to participate in any operations against Iran.

Tehran on Thursday officially denied Baku's accusations of involvement in the launch of drones toward Azerbaijan.

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Bapco Energies' oil refinery in Bahrain was hit by a missile.

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Manama, March 5 (Xinhua) — Bahrain said on Thursday that Bapco Energies' oil refinery in the Maamir district was hit by an Iranian missile strike.

Bahrain's National Communications Centre stated that the fire had been completely contained, there were no casualties, and the plant was continuing to operate.

It is noted that damage assessment is currently underway.

Bapco Energies manages assets across Bahrain's energy value chain, including a 267,000 barrel-per-day refinery, and oversees the country's largest energy investment.

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Lightning: Iran's Foreign Minister said Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire and sees no reason to negotiate with the US – media

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Flash: Iran's Foreign Minister said Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire and sees no reason to negotiate with the US – media. Flash: Iran's Foreign Minister said Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire and sees no reason to negotiate with the US – media.

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