商务部：1-8月智能穿戴、电脑和手机等数字产品增长25.2%、23.7%和20.2%

Core Insights - The e-commerce sector in China has shown sustained healthy growth from January to August 2025, with a focus on expanding both goods and service consumption, accelerating AI innovation applications, and promoting mutually beneficial international trade [2] Group 1: E-commerce Growth - The online retail sales in China increased by 9.6% during the first eight months of 2025, with physical goods online retail sales growing by 6.4% [2] - The online sales of home appliances and digital products have seen significant growth, with smart wearables, computers, and mobile phones increasing by 25.2%, 23.7%, and 20.2% respectively [2] - Online service consumption rose by 18.9%, with tourism and catering online sales growing by 25.5% and 19.1% respectively [2] Group 2: AI Innovation in E-commerce - E-commerce platforms are enhancing the application of artificial intelligence in merchant operations, industry connections, and scenario optimization, improving the digitalization level across the entire supply chain [2] - In the first half of the year, the R&D intensity of major listed e-commerce platforms ranged from 6.2% to 24.5%, surpassing the average level of listed companies [2] - Platforms are actively promoting the development of humanoid robots, smart logistics, and other intelligent products, contributing to the establishment of an AI industrial ecosystem [2] Group 3: International Cooperation - Over 20 events themed "Silk Road E-commerce Benefits the World" were held, including the first "Silk Road E-commerce" cooperation innovation development conference during the 7th China-Arab States Expo, attracting over 300 representatives [3] - The e-commerce working groups with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan were established to promote policy exchange, industry connections, capacity building, and local cooperation [3] - Sales of key monitored platforms for Indonesian bird's nest, Kazakh safflower oil, and Uzbek candies increased by 160.1%, 143.2%, and 94.6% respectively [3]