➤ Figures of the week
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Published on Feb. 06, 2026
602 million
China has 1.125 billion internet users by the end of 2025, with user numbers of generative AI technology reaching 602 million.
Source: China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)
6,000
The number of AI-related companies in China exceeded 6,000 in 2025.
Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
¥ 1.2 Trillion
China's core AI industry is projected to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan (about €146 billion) in 2025.
Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
850
850 AI-related financing deals in China in 2025, with a total value of RMB 69.23 billion (about €8.5 billion) .
Source: The Beijing News
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