The Hongqiao International Economic Forum, held in tandem with the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo, has highlighted artificial intelligence as a key driver of industrial growth. CGTN's Hou Jing spoke with several prominent figures, including Xiong Jijun, Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Craig Allen, President of the U.S.-China Business Council; and Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics. They discussed the role of AI in facilitating digital and green transitions, the importance of U.S.-China cooperation in the AI sector, and the extensive impact of robotics on various industries.