As the 2025 two sessions unfold, Wenzhou's National People's Congress deputies and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference members are bringing forward key proposals on artificial intelligence in the fields of elderly care, green energy transformation and the preservation of cultural heritage.
NPC deputy Chen Aizhu is advocating the integration of AI into elderly care services.
With China's smart elderly care market worth nearly 7 trillion yuan ($961.9 billion) in 2024, Chen is calling for policies that promote affordable and standardized AI-assisted solutions – such as smart monitoring devices and AI-driven companionship tools.
CPPCC Standing Committee member Nan Cunhui – chairman of electrical appliances and solar power products manufacturer the Chint Group – is focused on advancing China's green energy sector through technological innovation.
Emphasizing the importance of digitalization and intelligent energy solutions, he's proposing accelerating research into solar power, hydrogen energy and smart grids to boost sustainability and industry competitiveness.
CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan, a researcher at Wenzhou University and a leading author, is advocating the protection and promotion of the Shuomen Ancient Port site.
Recently included in China's national history textbooks, the port serves as a crucial link in the Maritime Silk Road. Jiang is proposing stronger preservation efforts, the integration of cultural heritage into tourism and the use of innovative storytelling techniques – such as film and literature – to bolster global recognition of Wenzhou's rich maritime history.
