"Artificial intelligence scientists with broad experience are highly in demand by Chinese companies," said Simon Lance, managing director of Hays in China. "In order to boost their future skills pool, Chinese companies are also looking to form partnerships with top international engineering universities in a bid to secure future graduates." "Backed by abundant funds, IT firms and internet companies now have a high demand for expertise," Zhao added. According to the report, technological innovation will promote industrial restructuring, and intelligent technology will open up a new industrial era. In addition, drones, self-driving technologies, artificial intelligence and other intelligent technologies were expected to enter the stage of application and large-scale production.

Source: The China Post October 27, 2016 18:33 UTC