Forget gold or oil—data is the new treasure fueling China's AI revolution! A 2024 China Internet Conference report reveals explosive growth, with the AI industry's core value hitting 578.4 billion yuan ($79.7 billion) last year—an 18% jump that'd make even TikTok trends jealous.
The Numbers Don't Lie
China now hosts over 4,500 AI firms—that's 1 in 7 global AI startups! From self-driving cars to smart city tech, innovators are riding the data wave like digital surfers.
Innovation Nation
With 64% of the world's AI patents since 2013 and #2 ranking in research papers, China's tech labs are buzzing harder than a WeChat group chat.
Infrastructure Game Strong
5G networks? Check. Satellite internet? On track. Cloud computing? Growing faster than K-pop fandoms. ’s tech backbone now supports everything from viral livestreams to quantum computing experiments.
What's next? Analysts say data-driven AI could reshape global tech power dynamics. Battery-powered scooters optional.
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Data becomes the commanding height of AI competition in China: report
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