On January 14, Wang Jun, the Deputy Director-General of the General Administration of Customs, announced at a press conference convened by the Information Office of the State Council that, as per a report from the World Trade Organization, global trade in artificial intelligence (AI) products witnessed an approximate 20% growth in the first half of the previous year. Despite only accounting for one-sixth of the total global trade volume, AI product trade contributed over 40% to the global trade increase during that period.

Preliminary projections suggest that by 2025, China's AI product trade will largely mirror global trends, showcasing robust growth momentum. It's worth highlighting that China has made remarkable strides in intelligent driving technology. Imports of LiDAR systems have skyrocketed by over 20%. Moreover, the burgeoning demand for AI computing power has spurred a 20% uptick in the imports of computer components.

At the same time, Chinese enterprises are actively participating in global AI industry collaborations. Exports of optical transceiver modules for high-end graphics cards have surged by nearly 60%. Additionally, China has effectively met the surging global demand for power in data centers. Exports of electrical equipment, including large transformers and energy storage batteries, have seen an 18.8% increase.