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
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged solid efforts to accomplish the objectives and tasks for this year's economic and social development to make a good start in implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan while presiding over a plenary meeting of the State Council in Beijing on Monday.
Li said that since the beginning of this year, China's economy has registered steady growth featuring new momentums and structural improvement.
In the face of problems such as insufficient domestic demand and growing difficulties in some industries and enterprises, Li called for a focus on development goals to continuously push for innovation-driven and high-quality economic development by leveraging existing policies and rolling out new practical and effective policies in a timely manner.
Noting that this year marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030), Li emphasized the need to give full play to the plan's guiding role in all areas, urging efforts to maintain steady economic operation and expand domestic demand.
Efforts should be strengthened to advance the construction of water networks, new-type power grids, computing power networks, next-generation communication networks, urban underground pipeline networks and logistics networks, and innovate investment and financing mechanisms to attract social capital, Li said.
Li called for efforts to stabilize external demand and expand the space for mutually beneficial international cooperation in trade and economy.
It is imperative to leverage science and technology to accelerate transition from old to new growth drivers, increase support for emerging pillar industries and future industries, continuously promote the upgrading of traditional industries, and consolidate the foundation for the real economy, Li said.
Li also stressed doing a good job in ensuring and improving people's livelihood, boosting employment, increasing people's incomes, improving public services, carrying out disaster relief, and preventing the resurgence of poverty.
Chinese premier urges efforts to accomplish economic objectives, tasks
