AI advances spur growth of internet

Digital research popularization rate of design tools in key firms tops 80%

China's internet sector is gaining robust growth momentum, driven by technological advances in artificial intelligence, which has become a vital force bolstering the country's high-quality economic development and industrial upgrades, said officials, experts and company executives.

Highlighting China's great achievements in the development of internet infrastructure, they said bolstering application of cutting-edge AI in a wider range of sectors is crucial for nurturing new quality productive forces and establishing a modern industrial system.

They made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2025 China Internet Conference, which started on Wednesday in Beijing.