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

Introduction Today, China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry is large and growing fast: it now exceeds $70 billion and has cultivated over 4,300 companies that have contributed to a continuous stream of breakthroughs.3This transformation is propelled by a dynamic interplay between market forces and government initiatives, all operating within a comprehensive framework designed to promote innovation. China’s fast-growing $70 billion AI industry sees soaring optimism, yet collective effort is key to unlocking scalable impact. Research framework for the AI-powered industry transformation in China FIGURE 1 Industrial manufacturingAutomotive and autonomous transportation Retail Healthcare Public servicesRenewable energy and utilitiesFinanceIndustrial application Ecosystem enablersInfrastructure DataFoundation modelEnergy Talent Government supportStrategic roadmap for AI developmentAdaptive regulations balancing development, safety and governanceMulti-level policy design to accelerate AI implementation Source: World Economic Forum and Accenture. From the company perspective, AI is seen as a significant opportunity for revenue growth. Between 2018 and 2021, the share of companies’ revenues in China that were AI-influenced more than doubled; by 2024, the share is expected to be roughly triple 2018’s figures.4 In total, 90% of Chinese firms view generative AI (genAI) as essential for growth, reflecting high optimism in its potential.5 Blueprint to Action: China’s Path to AI-Powered Industry Transformation 6