EAC at WAIC 2025: AI & Robotics Innovation on the Rise Addie’s recent post from the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 offers a crucial look into the dynamism of China’s AI and robotics sectors. As a Munich-headquartered firm with a long-standing presence in international markets, EAC is uniquely positioned to analyze these developments and their impact on global business.What we’re seeing in China goes beyond a simple tech showcase. As Addie points out, this is a “productivity revolution” driven by a strategic, government-backed roadmap. The sheer scale of WAIC 2025 with its 70,000+ sqm footprint and 800+ exhibitors underscores …
Will Blue Collar Labor Shortages Lead to More Automation in China?
Blue-Collar Labor Shortage and China’s Automation Drive Why is there a blue-collar labor shortage in China? As the consequence of the one-child policy as well as rising financial pressure, China’s fertility rate has remained at a low level for years, leading to a rapidly aging population which heavily impacts the available workforce within the country. The population aged 15 to 59 only accounted for 63% of the total population in 2020 – down by around 7% points compared to a decade ago. Since 2017, the labor force has been decreasing and could further shrink by 5% in the next ten …