BEIJING (AFP): After her father died from cancer, Zhang Xinyu had an artificial intelligence avatar made that looks and sounds just like him, part of a growing “digital human” industry that China is moving to govern more tightly. Videos featuring AI digital humans are ubiquitous on Chinese social media, with their uncanny features and smooth, dexterous…
China’s daily average token usage exceeded 140 trillion in March, up more than 40% from the end of 2025, a senior statistics official said on Thursday, underscoring rapid progress in the commercialisation and large-scale deployment of AI. Mao Shengyong, deputy head of the National Bureau of Statistics, told a State Council Information Office briefing that…
For weeks, the global technology sector has been anticipating a major artificial intelligence release from DeepSeek, widely viewed as a key indicator of China’s advancement in the rapidly evolving field. More than a year has passed since the company drew global attention in early 2025 with a low-cost chatbot that matched the performance of leading…
SHANGHAI, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WATERTECH CHINA 2026, the landmark 18th edition of the premier platform for process, drinking, and wastewater solutions, will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Co-organized by Herui Group and Informa Markets, the event serves as a critical hub for water treatment technologies,…
The 2026 China Internet Media Forum opens in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, on March 29, 2026. Photo: 2026 China Internet Media Forum The 2026 China Internet Media Forum opened in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, on March 29. Hosted by the Cyberspace Administration of China, People’s Daily and the cyberspace commission of the Henan…
Beijing (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- With the recent ratification of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating ‘New Quality Productive Forces’ to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED…
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BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With the recent ratification of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating ‘New Quality Productive Forces’ to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays…
China urges companies to adopt AI to boost productivity. Urges moving AI from research labs into daily business. China is pressing ahead with a push to use artificial intelligence in its economy, urging companies and public agencies to bring the technology into daily work. The effort spans sectors like manufacturing and logistics. Service industries are…
China’s policymakers want the digital economy to account for 12.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030, as Beijing accelerates its push to build a modern industrial system anchored in advanced manufacturing. The goal represents a significant increase from the 10.5 per cent share achieved in 2025, which was announced on Thursday during the…
