商务部：1至8月智能穿戴、电脑和手机等数字产品销售额增长较快

Group 1 - The core viewpoint highlights the sustained healthy development of e-commerce in China from January to August, with a focus on expanding consumption and accelerating the application of artificial intelligence [1] - Online retail sales in China increased by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail sales growing by 6.4% [1] - The online sales of home appliances and digital products saw significant growth, with smart wearables, computers, and mobile phones increasing by 25.2%, 23.7%, and 20.2% respectively [1] - Online service consumption grew by 18.9%, with tourism and dining online sales rising by 25.5% and 19.1% respectively [1] Group 2 - E-commerce platforms are enhancing the application of artificial intelligence in merchant operations, industry connections, and scenario optimization, improving the digitalization level across the supply chain [1] - Major listed e-commerce platforms' R&D intensity ranged from 6.2% to 24.5%, surpassing the average level of listed companies [1] - Platforms are actively promoting the development of humanoid robots, smart logistics, and other intelligent products, contributing significantly to the artificial intelligence ecosystem in China [1] Group 3 - International cooperation in e-commerce is being promoted through over 20 events themed "Silk Road E-commerce Benefits the World" [2] - The first "Silk Road E-commerce" cooperation innovation development conference attracted over 300 representatives from China and abroad [2] - Sales of key monitored products from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan saw substantial growth, with increases of 160.1%, 143.2%, and 94.6% respectively [2]