Nation's AI products expand onto global stage

As of June, number of Chinese internet users exceeds 1.12 billion, report shows

In the first half of 2025, the number of generative artificial intelligence products increased rapidly in China and there was a continuous expansion of application scenarios, according to a report issued on Monday.

The China Internet Network Information Center's report showed that by March, 346 generative AI services had been registered with the Cyberspace Administration of China, the country's top internet regulator, propelling Chinese AI products onto the global stage.

One notable example was DeepSeek, which garnered over 30 million daily active users worldwide in less than 20 days of its launch, emerging as the fastest-growing generative AI application globally, and dominating markets in 140 countries and regions.