Future technology innovation is being redefined by circular economy, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and fusion technology, Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG, said in an interview aired on Friday.
Speaking to China Central Television (CCTV), Busch, a physicist with over three decades of experience in the tech industry, shared his insights on these trends, with particular focus on the critical roles of circular economy and AI.
"So one trend which is technology driven, but is more a market trend I believe is circular economy. If you really want to save resources, not only energy but any kind of resources, I think you have to think about how you recycle in a different maaner. Technology wise, needless to say, AI technology, the models are super, super disruptive. And any kind, any piece of software which is written today has to be reinterpreted in a way how you would do it if you would develop it AI native from the very first place, which is a completely different way of looking at it," he said.
Reflecting on the transformative forces shaping industries, Busch highlighted the disruptive integration of AI alongside emerging breakthroughs in quantum computing and fusion technology.
"We talk about AI agents, which are penetrating all our markets in full speed. There was one person saying to me, 'Roland, I think we are the last generation who manage only humans.' The next generation of manager will manage humans and AI agents. Think about that. This is very disruptive. And then you have topics like quantum computing. And if you come to the energy space, people talk about fusion technology which might come. So there are a lot of innovations which we will see. I do believe also in my lifetime," he explained.
Siemens CEO shares insights on emerging technology innovation trends
The "soft landing" of the China-EU electric vehicle case will greatly boost market confidence and inject new momentum into China-EU cooperation in automobile trade and investment, a spokeswoman of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
He Yongqian, the spokeswoman, made the remarks after China and the European Union (EU) agreed on the necessity of providing general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese companies exporting battery electric vehicle (BEV) passenger cars to the EU.
"China and the EU simultaneously announced on Monday that they had achieved positive outcomes following multiple rounds of consultations on the EV case, a development that has drawn wide attention at home and abroad. Industry players from both sides have 'highly welcomed and fully endorsed' the outcome, saying the 'soft landing' of the case is expected to greatly boost market confidence and inject new momentum into China-EU cooperation in automobile trade and investment. Some EU politicians have described it as a positive step toward building a sustainable China-EU trade relationship, and said it demonstrated that resolving trade differences through partnership remains feasible," she said.
"Against the current international backdrop, China and the EU, acting in a spirit of mutual respect and within the framework of WTO rules, have properly addressed the EV case, which is of significant positive importance. The outcome will not only contribute to the sound development of China-EU economic and trade ties and help safeguard the stability of the global automotive industrial and supply chains, but will also send a clear and strong signal that both sides are willing to uphold a rules-based international trading order, setting a good example for countries to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation and injecting greater certainty and positive energy into global economic growth," she said.
"China appreciates the spirit of dialogue showed by the EU side and stands ready to work with the EU, building on the current positive outcomes, to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two sides, maintain dialogue and communication, and support stable industrial and supply chains on both sides, continue to deepen cooperation on the basis of market principles, and make active contributions to the global green transition," she added.
"Soft landing" of China-EU EV case to significantly boost market confidence: MOC spokeswoman
