China News Service, Shanghai, March 28 (Fan Zhonghua Gao Zhimiao) On the 28th, 3M released its 2024 scientific status insight report (hereinafter referred to as the report) in Shanghai, which covers ten countries in Asia-Pacific, North America, South America and Europe. Reports from various regions or regions show that the Chinese people’s awareness, acceptance and trust in technology far exceeds the average level of other countries or regions, and the widespread penetration and application of high technologies such as artificial intelligence and government participation and guidance are the main driving factors.
"This means new development opportunities for any company operating in China." At the press conference, 3M Global Senior Vice President and China President Ding Hongyu explained.
The report randomly selected 1,000 respondents in ten countries for surveys, and also conducted a sample survey of 500 professionals in different fields in five countries, including China, the United States, and Germany.
The report shows that up to 97% of Chinese respondents choose to believe in science (global data is 87%), about three-quarters of Chinese respondents have integrated alternative energy and artificial intelligence into their lives, and 95% believe that in the future Life and production will be more dependent on science.
The reasons for this positive recognition are that, first, the public believes that science and technology can promote economic prosperity and development; second, they believe that scientific and technological innovation can bring solutions to climate change; and third, they firmly believe that science and technology can eliminate poverty and bring health and well-being.
The report shows that Chinese respondents have a much higher understanding of many very professional technology terms such as VR, AR, carbon footprint, etc. than other countries and regions. At the same time, more than 90% of the respondents recognized green and low-carbon jobs and related enterprises, hoped to purchase such products and services, and were more willing to work for such enterprises; about 80% of the respondents said that the innovation of artificial intelligence would inspire them Learn more about a company.
"This means that if a company makes more contributions in green, low-carbon, and environmental protection, it will attract more customers and talent resources in China." Ding Hongyu said, similarly, if companies can embrace artificial intelligence more , will also have this effect.
It is worth mentioning that 3M has released scientific insight reports for seven consecutive years, and China has always been an important sample component. The purpose is to gain a deeper understanding of the changing demand for "science" in the Chinese market and to closely follow China's development trend of industrial transformation and upgrading led by science and technology.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of 3M entering China. In Ding Hongyu’s view, the Chinese people’s high awareness and enthusiastic embrace of science and technology will produce a greater “chain reaction.”
He gave an example. In 2022, China's installed industrial robot capacity will account for more than 50% of the world's total, making it the world's largest industrial robot market. At the same time, China's industrial robot density is only one-third that of South Korea. "China's acceptance of artificial intelligence "It is extremely high, but there is still huge room for development." Ding Hongyu said that artificial intelligence will bring changes to various industries and their upstream and downstream industries, "including the requirements for material performance in automated production will continue to increase, which will provide new materials for the development of new materials like 3M." Enterprises bring broader development prospects." (End)