According to CoinMeta, on July 30th, the National Development and Reform Commission held a briefing on the development and reform situation for the first half of 2026, emphasizing that the development and reform system must earnestly carry out all tasks to promote sustained, improved, and positive economic development and ensure the achievement of the annual target objectives. The meeting pointed out the need to accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system, adopt tailored and categorized measures to foster and strengthen emerging industries and future industries, thoroughly implement the "East Data West Computing" project, make coordinated arrangements for the orderly construction of computing facilities, and rapidly develop a number of benchmark applications in artificial intelligence. Efforts should also be accelerated in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and energy to enhance their capabilities. Additionally, the meeting called for speeding up the legislative process regarding artificial intelligence laws to promote high-quality and efficient development of the service sector, as well as to drive key industries to improve quality, reduce costs, and decrease carbon emissions.