Hangzhou, already home to Alibaba and Ant Group, is now being recognized for a new wave of innovation known as the “Six Little Dragons.” These are six emerging AI startups that have quickly gained traction in China’s competitive technology ecosystem. Their rise illustrates
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
Ant Group, the fintech giant backed by Jack Ma, has announced new initiatives to expand into global cash management services using artificial intelligence. The company, best known for Alipay, is positioning itself as a cross-border financial technology leader at a time when demand
Chinese regulators have moved to ban leading domestic technology companies from acquiring high-performance Nvidia artificial intelligence chips, citing the need to accelerate the development of homegrown alternatives. The decision comes as tensions with the United States continue to limit China’s access to advanced
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
Alibaba doubles down on large model training, cloud integration, and domestic AI adoption, but competition from OpenAI and Anthropic looms large. The Stakes of AI Leadership Artificial intelligence is no longer just a research frontier, it has become a core determinant of global
How Baidu’s founder is pushing forward in large-language models and autonomous driving. Baidu’s AI Transformation When Robin Li co-founded Baidu in 2000, it was China’s answer to Google a search engine that became a household name. But in 2025, Baidu is no longer
