Artificial intelligence has become the central axis of China’s technology strategy. Since the State Council’s 2017 New Generation AI Development Plan, Beijing has framed AI not only as a growth engine but as a strategic asset. Today, China’s leading firms Baidu, Tencent, and
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3-Max, the newest version of its large language model, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities. The launch underscores the company’s ambition to remain a leader in China’s AI race while challenging global rivals in
Baidu has announced a major upgrade to its flagship artificial intelligence platform, Ernie Bot, introducing a new reasoning model and a range of features designed to strengthen its competitiveness in China’s rapidly evolving AI market. The move positions Baidu as a leading domestic
China has proposed the creation of a global governance body for artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring that no single country or corporation monopolizes the development and use of advanced AI technologies. The proposal, presented at a recent international forum, underscores Beijing’s growing role
China’s artificial intelligence industry is set for a record year in 2025, with capital expenditure projected to reach between 600 and 700 billion yuan. The figure highlights the country’s determination to scale up its AI infrastructure, spanning data centers, semiconductors, cloud platforms, and
China has begun work on a project worth 37 billion US dollars that involves transforming farmland into massive data centers to fuel its artificial intelligence ambitions. Dubbed by some observers as the “Stargate of China,” the initiative highlights the country’s determination to centralize
Alibaba has announced plans to expand its artificial intelligence investment to levels exceeding 53 billion US dollars over the coming years. The e-commerce and cloud giant is positioning AI as the cornerstone of its growth strategy, focusing on cloud infrastructure, enterprise adoption, and
From drones to smartphones, localized AI reduces reliance on cloud networks. China’s AI industry is shifting focus from centralized cloud systems to edge computing, where AI operates directly on devices like drones, smartphones, and surveillance cameras. In 2025, this trend is reshaping everything
Pilot networks in Beijing and Shanghai push ahead of global rivals. China has established itself as a global leader in quantum communication, a field promising ultra-secure data transfer using quantum encryption. By 2025, pilot networks in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hefei are expanding, while
Startups experiment with niche platforms for education, shopping, and professional use. Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, remains the undisputed leader in short video, but a new wave of startups is reshaping the market with specialized platforms. By 2025, short videos in China will
