China AI & Models
Reporting and updates on Chinese AI models, chips, robotics and the companies building them.
Guangdong Deploys AI and Satellite Mapping to Streamline Crop Insurance
Spatial intelligence and remote sensing help insurers verify crops and assess post-disaster damages within hours across Guangdong.
Tencent Open-Sources Hy4 Preview Model with 770 Billion Parameters
The company's latest sparse-activation model targets engineering tasks and features a context window exceeding one million tokens.
China Life Deploys Over 500 AI Agents Across Operations and Claims
The state-backed insurer accelerates its enterprise AI platform rollout under national digital finance directives, cutting claim turnaround times to 0.36 days.
China State Media Group Releases Technical Framework for AI-Friendly Media
A joint initiative led by People's Daily establishes standard protocols for corpora, knowledge graphs, and agent interactions.
Chinese AI Companies Shift to Profitability as Recurring Revenue Models Expand
Interim corporate earnings show enterprise software and AI vendors turning profitable through API and subscription billing.
China Links 31 Provincial Networks Under National Computing Platform
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology advances nationwide monitoring to tackle regional latency gaps and idle data center capacity.
China Pivots AI Subsidies to Token Consumption as Agent Demand Grows
Telecom operators and local governments shift focus from raw compute hardware to token billing and specialized token factories.
Hubei Tests Low-Latency Computing and AI Drones for Disaster Infrastructure
China Mobile pilots all-optical networks and heavy-lift aerial systems to accelerate emergency repairs and hazard detection in mountainous terrain.
China Plans Fivefold Surge in Intelligent Computing Power by 2030
A new five-year industry blueprint forecasts 4 trillion yuan in computing network investment as national integration expands.
China Unveils AI Geological Prospecting and Mapping Systems in Tianjin
Natural resources authorities debut proprietary software platforms designed to compress mineral exploration timelines from months to days.
China Telecom Lab Transmits HD Drone Video via Narrowband Satellite
TeleAI's generative transmission system enables 1080p video uplink at under 100 kbps, cutting reliance on heavy terminals.
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei Sees Surge in Foreign Buyers Driven by AI Gadgets
Visa-free travel and cross-provincial tax refund reforms boost international foot traffic in China's premier electronics hub.