{"id":35299,"date":"2026-07-04T23:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T18:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iq\/?p=35299"},"modified":"2026-07-04T23:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T18:30:31","slug":"china-software-growth-first-robot-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iq\/en\/china-software-growth-first-robot-school\/","title":{"rendered":"China\u2019s Software Industry Expands as First Robot School Begins Training Future Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>China continues to accelerate its technological transformation through strong growth in its software and information technology sector while launching the country&#8217;s first school dedicated to training intelligent robots for real-world applications, highlighting its broader strategy to strengthen innovation and the digital economy.<\/p>\n<h2>Software and IT Industry Maintains Strong Growth<\/h2>\n<p>Official data released by China&#8217;s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed that software and information technology services generated 6.25 trillion yuan (approximately $917 billion) in revenue during the first five months of 2026, representing a 10.3% year-on-year increase.<\/p>\n<p>Industry profits reached 717.3 billion yuan, while exports rose 12.8% to $27.65 billion, reflecting continued international demand for Chinese technology services.<\/p>\n<h3>Cloud Computing and Digital Services Lead Expansion<\/h3>\n<p>Information technology services accounted for nearly 68.5% of total industry revenue, supported by strong growth in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cloud computing services<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Big data solutions<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Integrated circuit design<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Digital technology services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sectors continue to drive China&#8217;s expanding digital economy.<\/p>\n<h2>China Opens Its First School for Robots<\/h2>\n<p>Alongside its growing technology sector, China inaugurated its first school dedicated to educating robots in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.<\/p>\n<p>The institution is designed to prepare robots for practical employment through assessment, customized training, professional certification, and skill evaluation before deployment across industrial and service sectors.<\/p>\n<h3>Training Intelligent Decision-Making<\/h3>\n<p>Rather than focusing solely on movement capabilities, the program aims to improve robots&#8217; cognitive abilities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Environmental perception<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Independent decision-making<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Adaptation to changing conditions<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Task execution in complex real-world environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students (robots) undergo admission testing, specialized training programs, and professional certification before graduating.<\/p>\n<h2>Technology Strategy Beyond Manufacturing<\/h2>\n<p>The two developments illustrate China&#8217;s broader technology strategy, combining sustained investment in software and digital services with advances in artificial intelligence and robotics.<\/p>\n<p>By strengthening both digital infrastructure and intelligent automation, Beijing seeks to accelerate innovation, expand high-tech industries, and support long-term economic growth.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>China&#8217;s latest technology initiatives demonstrate parallel progress in software development and artificial intelligence. While the IT industry continues to post solid financial growth, the launch of the country&#8217;s first robot school reflects increasing efforts to bridge advanced research with practical industrial and commercial applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China continues to accelerate its technological transformation through strong growth in its software and information technology sector while launching the country&#8217;s first school dedicated to training intelligent robots for real-world applications, highlighting its broader strategy to strengthen innovation and the digital economy. 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