Dive into the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in China, where rapid technological advancements, state-driven strategies, and global ambitions converge. This category explores China’s quest to become a global A.I. leader by 2030, driven by flagship initiatives like the Next-Generation A.I. Development Plan and Made in China 2025.
Discover insights into groundbreaking innovations such as DeepSeek, a cost-effective generative A.I. model challenging Western dominance, and learn how China’s tech giants and startups are redefining A.I. applications in industries like surveillance, healthcare, and smart cities.
Uncover the complexities of China’s evolving A.I. regulatory framework, including the Generative A.I. Measures and Algorithm Recommendation Provisions, which balance innovation with ethical and security considerations. Analyze the geopolitical tensions shaping China’s A.I. trajectory, from U.S.-led semiconductor restrictions to strategies for circumventing trade barriers and fostering international collaborations like the Digital Silk Road.
Stay updated on China’s massive investments in A.I. infrastructure, with state-owned enterprises like China Unicom and private giants like Alibaba pouring billions into computing power, data centers, and semiconductor R&D. Delve into debates about A.I.’s impact on China’s labor market, where automation risks exacerbating youth unemployment while offering solutions to an aging population.
From university-led research hubs (e.g., Peking University’s world-leading A.I. output) to policy-driven workforce expansion, this category examines how China cultivates homegrown talent and leverages open-source ecosystems to fuel innovation. Whether you’re tracking the rise of explainable A.I. research, geopolitical tech wars, or China’s vision for equitable A.I. governance, find curated analysis, trends, and forecasts here.
Join the conversation on how China’s A.I. ambitions are reshaping global tech competition, redefining industrial paradigms, and navigating the delicate balance between innovation and control.
Domestic Dexterous Hand “Four Dragons” Take the Stage Together! This Humanoid Robot Mega-Event with 10,000 Attendees is About to Kick Off in Shanghai! Date: March 31, 2025 | Source: China Robotics Network | Tags: Humanoid Robot Industry Development In the era of new-quality productive forces, humanoid robots, as one of the most disruptive and cutting-edge […]
April 2, 2025 | From humanoid manufacturing breakthroughs to surgical robotics innovations, the worldwide competition for AI and automation dominance reaches new intensity. 1. Figure AI Unveils High-Volume Humanoid Manufacturing Facility in the U.S. Figure AI launched BotQ, its next-generation factory designed to produce 12,000 humanoid robots annually. The facility addresses scalability challenges in a
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April 2, 2025 | From humanoid robots to brain-computer trials, China accelerates its bid for AI dominance amid clinical breakthroughs and corporate controversies. 1. Zhiyuan Robotics Partners with Physical Intelligence to Pioneer Embodied AI Shanghai-based Zhiyuan Robotics announced a landmark collaboration with U.S. firm Physical Intelligence (Pi) to advance humanoid robots capable of executing complex
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By Robot Belt Staff | April 15, 2025 The viral “#Ghiblification” phenomenon — where AI tools transform real-world scenes into Studio Ghibli-esque animations — has exposed a tectonic shift in global cultural production. For Shenzhen’s Greater Bay Area and Hangzhou’s Yangtze River Delta, China’s twin tech powerhouses driving AI innovation, this trend arrives at a
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Here’s an expanded analysis of China’s top 10 AI hubs in 2025, based on industry influence, innovation ecosystems, and policy support, synthesized from authoritative reports and trends in China’s tech landscape: 1. Beijing Key Strengths: 2. Hangzhou Key Strengths: 3. Shanghai Key Strengths: 4. Shenzhen Key Strengths: 5. Guangzhou Key Strengths: 6. Nanjing Key Strengths:
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Author: Horsetail Translated from Zhihu Intelligence Index incorporates 7 evaluations spanning reasoning, knowledge, math & coding Estimate (independent evaluation forthcoming) 01 Introduction: The New Landscape of AI Competition In the first quarter of 2025, the global artificial intelligence landscape reached a critical turning point. According to the “State of AI: China Q1 2025” report released
Translated from Yangcheng Web The world looks to China for robotics, and China looks to Guangdong. In the first two months of this year, China’s industrial robot output surged by 27% year-on-year. But the real powerhouse is Guangdong, which produced over 240,000 industrial robots in 2024—a 31.2% increase—securing its position as the nation’s top producer
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Today’s Key Developments April 1, 2025 | Technology Correspondent Market Implications Today’s announcements reflect accelerating convergence between AI infrastructure and physical automation. The NVIDIA-Toyota partnership exemplifies how simulation technologies are becoming prerequisites for real-world deployments, while Amazon’s warehouse robots demonstrate tangible ROI from AI investments. With regulatory frameworks struggling to match the pace of innovation,
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April 1, 2025 | Technology & Innovation Report Strategic Context China’s concentrated investments in AI infrastructure and robotics regulation demonstrate its systematic approach to technological leadership. The simultaneous advancements in commercial applications (JD’s avatars), industrial safety (PhysVLM), and public infrastructure (State Grid drones) reveal a coordinated push across sectors. Observers note these developments position China
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By Lizzy Yip, Arts and Technology Correspondent | April 1, 2025 In a digital art phenomenon blending cutting-edge AI with nostalgic charm, the internet has been overtaken by “Ghiblification”—a viral trend transforming ordinary images into whimsical scenes reminiscent of Studio Ghibli’s iconic animations. Fueled by OpenAI’s latest GPT-4o model, this cultural wave has sparked both
