Storyline: China's auto industry accelerates with AI-powered supply chains [Voice_over] Chinese automakers are increasingly incorporating big data and AI into manufacturing, research and communications across the industry. At this year’s Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Chinese automakers showed off their latest technological innovations, some hoping to reshape the answer to the question: what is a car used for? [Sound_bite] Kang Bo, Vice President, Seres Group: "A car is not just a transportation tool. It can be seen as an evolving 'mobile intelligent body.' In response to this trend, we are integrating new AI technologies throughout the entire process of research, production, supply, sales, and service." [Voice_over] Other cases of big data’s reach in China’s auto industry include the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers breaking down data silos across the supply chain by bringing together automakers, parts suppliers, research institutes, and insurers under one digital roof. In southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, meanwhile, AI is used to collect and analyze vast amounts of information from a wind tunnel simulation center. Engineers have integrated a substantial amount of real wind tunnel test data with computer-simulated numerical data to create a data set. The data supports digital research and development efforts which can cut a new car development cycle by 20 percent. [Sound_bite] Wang Qingyang, deputy director, wind tunnel center: "Our wind tunnel dataset has accumulated over 17,000 entries. The data on wind drag and wind noise covers all-dimensional indicators such as force on the vehicle body, airflow distribution, and interior noise. It is currently the largest dataset in the industry for the vertical field of aerodynamics, helping AI to more accurately calculate automotive wind drag and wind noise, thereby enhancing the development efficiency of automotive companies." [Voice_over] A few months ago, the government released a two-year work-plan to stabilize the country’s auto sector which includes a sales target of 32.3 million vehicles for this year, as well as efforts to stimulate domestic demand and strengthen supply chains. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]