[People's Bank of China: Strengthen Financial Support for the Development of the Artificial Intelligence Industry] Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, stated at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Financial Street Forum Annual Conference that the rapid global development of artificial intelligence has profound impacts on productivity, investment, employment, income distribution, and financial stability. From the perspective of the People's Bank of China, efforts will be made to closely monitor and assess the macroeconomic impacts of artificial intelligence, strengthen financial support for the development of the artificial intelligence industry, and prudently advance the application of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.