During a press conference hosted by the State Council Information Office on January 21, 2026, Zhang Yunming, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, highlighted that China's AI industry is set to exhibit remarkable vigor in 2025. He noted that the number of AI-related enterprises would exceed 6,000, and the scale of the core AI industry is anticipated to surpass RMB 1.2 trillion. Presently, AI applications have already made significant inroads into pivotal sectors such as steel, non-ferrous metals, power, and telecommunications. Moreover, they have deeply penetrated crucial areas including product development, quality inspection, and customer service, demonstrating the widespread adoption and integration of AI technologies.
