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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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