Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-08 02:58Core Points - Liu Qiangdong, founder and chairman of JD Group, returned to the World Internet Conference after eight years, emphasizing the importance of reducing logistics costs in China through organized delivery and automation [2][10] - He highlighted that the average logistics cost in China was 14.1% of GDP last year, with goods being moved approximately five times before reaching consumers, compared to 7.2 times in 2007 [11][12] - Liu projected that with advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, logistics costs could drop to below 10% of GDP within five years, significantly enhancing corporate profits and consumer confidence [2][12] Logistics and Automation - Liu stated that the high logistics costs in China stem from disorganized movement of goods, which leads to inefficiencies and resource wastage [11][12] - He announced plans for JD to establish the world's first fully automated delivery station by April next year, where robots will handle all loading tasks [14] - The company has been actively investing in embodied intelligence technologies, completing over six investments in the past five months, covering various aspects of robotics and automation [9] Future Work and Economic Impact - Liu addressed concerns about job losses due to automation, suggesting that new services will emerge in a digital society, potentially allowing for reduced working hours [3][15] - He proposed that governments could tax monopolistic tech companies heavily to support those without jobs and enhance public services [16] - The future vision includes a significant growth in the tourism market, driven by technological advancements, which could create new employment opportunities [15]