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A dumpling shop becomes a poster child of AI adoption in China

AnnouncementProductAug 21, 2026

Beijing dumpling shop Jinguyuan built an AI agent skill in April that lets customers browse the menu, receive recommendations, and join the queue through their personal AI agents. Owner Li Bo, a former telecommunications engineering student, also vibe-coded a queue-tracking website and distributed token coupons worth 10 yuan to customers. He quoted Deng Xiaoping's phrase "Science and technology are a primary productive force," saying businesses should embrace advanced tools. Li admits the skill draws more media attention than actual usage.

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