Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with the Ministry of Commerce and the State Administration for Market Regulation, jointly issued the "Work Plan for Stable Growth of Light Industry (2025-2026)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Work Plan"). The Work Plan mentions the important role of information and communication technology in promoting stable growth of light industry in multiple places. The Work Plan proposes to accelerate the promotion and application of new formats and models. Expand the application of artificial intelligence in the light industry sector, with a focus on promoting generative artificial intelligence to empower product design and manufacturing, bridging the consumption and production links, and achieving "quick response to small orders" and personalized customization. Carry out the "Artificial Intelligence+" action in the fields of home appliances, sports equipment, etc., develop a batch of innovative AI application products, cultivate industrial vertical large-scale model products, and form a batch of high-quality industrial datasets and benchmark application cases. Cultivate a group of smart home and aging friendly product experience centers, expand multi scenario experiences and value-added services. The Work Plan proposes to promote digital transformation. Implement the Implementation Plan for Digital Transformation of Light Industry, anchor the phased goals for 2027, and focus on promoting "small, fast, and precise" adaptation solutions such as intelligent scheduling and intelligent formula design in key industries such as home appliances, furniture, footwear, and daily chemicals. Establish a sound digital transformation service system and create a service provider resource pool by industry based on the digital transformation scenario map. Gradient cultivation of a batch of intelligent factories, holding on-site experience exchange meetings on digital transformation, and promoting excellent achievements. Encourage local organizations with conditions to carry out digital transformation diagnostic services for light industry enterprises, and support the implementation of the "Smart Transformation to Digital Connectivity" project. The Work Plan mentions the development of new models for foreign trade. Actively support new forms of foreign trade such as cross-border e-commerce, optimize product categories, increase product added value, and vigorously carry out overseas marketing and promotion. Strongly support cross-border e-commerce to empower industry development, encourage enterprises to cultivate brands, and help more enterprises participate in international trade through cross-border e-commerce. (New Society)