China’s rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has prompted a parallel evolution in regulatory frameworks designed to ensure responsible development, security, and societal benefit. As AI permeates sectors ranging from healthcare and finance to transportation and urban management, policymakers face the challenge
IntroductionArtificial 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
IntroductionAlibaba 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
IntroductionHangzhou, 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
IntroductionChina’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
IntroductionChina’s artificial intelligence industry has a new rising star in DeepSeek, a chatbot platform that has quickly captured public and enterprise attention. Within just months of launch, DeepSeek has scaled across multiple industries, from customer service to education, becoming one of the fastest
IntroductionAnt 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
IntroductionChinese 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
IntroductionChina 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
IntroductionAlibaba 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
