Blueprint to Action Chinas Path to AI-Powered Industry Transformation 2025

Application Solutions in China Smart city –AI integrates public services through super-apps from private and government entities, enabling citizens to pay bills, schedule appointments, etc. –AI enhances urban management with a unified system for traffic, emergencies and environmental monitoring.Selected scenarios and solutions in public services TABLE 7Public services China is actively promoting the application of AI in public sector management to enhance efficiency, optimize public services and improve decision- making processes. A key aspect of this strategy involves developing “smart cities”, which aim to address urban management challenges and meet citizen demands by integrating technologies such as big data, AI and digital twins. China has already implemented smart city initiatives for 94% of provincial capital cities and 71% of prefecture-level cities.63 AI is expected to further improve the operational efficiency and innovation capabilities of Chinese cities.64 Alibaba’s City Brain project is a comprehensive smart-city initiative that uses AI to optimize various aspects of urban management and to enhance quality of life for residents. City Brain optimizes traffic flows, improves public safety, manages public healthcare efficiently and enhances urban planning. For example, in Hangzhou, the City Brain analyses data from traffic cameras and sensors to manage traffic lights dynamically, reducing congestion and improving emergency response times.65USE CASE 11 Alibaba City Brain – AI-driven smart city for traffic, safety and urban efficiency Blueprint to Action: China’s Path to AI-Powered Industry Transformation 24