# 9 departments: Encourage R&D and application of smart products based on secure and reliable open-source operating systems

- Source: 36Kr Embodied Intelligence
- Published: 2026-10-19T02:19:23.000Z
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## Summary

The Ministry of Commerce and 9 other departments issued opinions on accelerating the advancement of commerce through science and technology, proposing deep implementation of the "AI + Manufacturing" special initiative to accelerate deep integration of AI technology with product R&D, design, manufacturing, and marketing, and to enrich the supply of smart goods such as robots. The opinions encourage R&D and application of smart products based on secure and reliable open-source operating systems, and also propose measures including building a lineup of Chinese consumer famous brands and developing tech-driven agriculture.