China’s technology landscape presents a unique paradox of vast opportunities entwined with intricate challenges. Amidst this dynamic environment, generative AI (GenAI) emerges as a pivotal force, poised to redefine the contours of the country’s digital economy. With IDC forecasting GenAI-related IT spending to soar to $9.6 billion by 2027, understanding China’s distinct approach becomes crucial […]
Alibaba-Backed Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Chatbot’s Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking development that is set to redefine digital communication, Kimi, the AI assistant developed by Moonshot AI (backed by Alibaba Group), has announced support for an unprecedented 2 million-character dialogue window. This enhancement, achieved within just six months of its initial release in October 2023, signifies a monumental leap in AI capabilities. The […]
Tencent Revenues Up 10% in 2023
In a year marked by innovation and strategic foresight, Tencent Holdings Limited not only bolstered its financial standing but also set new benchmarks within China’s digital arena. The conglomerate’s 2023 financial results, alongside a series of strategic undertakings, shed light on the thriving dynamics of China’s technology sector and Tencent’s pivotal role therein.
Baidu’s XuanYuan Outperforms GPT4 and LLaMA2 in Financial LLMs
Du Xiaoman, previously known as Baidu Finance, is a leading AI-powered financial services platform in China. It recently announced the release of 12 new financial large models (FLMs) under its “XuanYuan” series. The new models, with parameters ranging from 6B to 13B and 70B, are open-sourced and have demonstrated outstanding financial performance in a variety […]
Alibaba’s “Hui Wa”: Future of E-commerce or Mere Hype?
In the evolving landscape of digital commerce, Alibaba’s recent foray into AI-driven e-commerce with the launch of “Hui Wa” marks a significant milestone. As the digital giants of China, including Baidu and ByteDance, pave their paths in AI e-commerce, the question arises: Is AI the new frontier for e-commerce, or is it simply a buzzword? […]
China’s AI Investment to Surge
The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts a global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments, expecting a total of $423.6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.9% from 2022 to 2027.
China’s Data and Analytics Market Forecast 2024
IDC’s latest forecast reveals a significant upturn in the data and analytics software market, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% to reach $340 billion by 2027. This surge underscores the accelerating enterprise drive to harness analytical insights and operational efficiency from their data. The advent of Generative AI (Gen AI) alongside the […]
DingTalk’s Digital Dominance: 700 Million Users and AI Revolution
In an extraordinary advancement for China’s burgeoning tech industry, Alibaba’s communication platform, DingTalk (China’s answer to Slack), has hit a monumental user base of 700 million by the end of 2023.
China’s Digital-Native Businesses’ IT Expenditure Expected to Soar to $40 Billion by 2026
According to IDC’s latest forecast, the IT expenditure of China’s digital-native enterprises, companies with operations, business models, and customer interactions rooted in cloud computing and data, is expected to reach a substantial $40 billion by 2026. This projection is based on an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% over the next five years. […]
China’s ICT Market Set to Surpass $2 Trillion Over the Next Four Years: IDC Reports
China’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) spending for developing and operating digital businesses is projected to exceed US$2 trillion over the next four years, according to a report shared by the International Data Corporation (IDC) at its Directions event in Shenzhen. Amid global economic, political, and social disruptions, businesses are expected to leverage the latest […]
China’s Big Data & Analytics Market Set to Double by 2026, Driven by Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Government Sectors
China’s big data and analytics market’s total IT investment in 2022 is approximately $17 billion, doubling to $36.49 billion by 2026, according to an IDC report.
China’s AI Market Booms with Focus on Professional Services, Government, and Finance
China’s AI market spending will grow to $14.75 billion in 2023, accounting for one-tenth of the global total, according to IDC data. Due to the impact of the pandemic, geopolitics, and macroeconomic factors, IDC slightly lowered its forecast for China’s AI market size in 2022, with a growth rate of approximately 17.9% compared to 2021. […]
China’s IoT spending to reach US$298 billion by 2026
In 2021, the global enterprise-level investment in the Internet of Things was about US$681.28 billion, which is expected to increase to 1.1 trillion US dollars in 2026, with a five-year compound growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. Affected by the epidemic, IDC slightly reduced the total spend forecast of China’s Internet of Things market in 2022. […]
6 trends of China’s digital economy innovation
In a relatively short time, China has become one of the world’s largest digital economies. Thanks to the support of nearly one billion internet users, China’s e-commerce sales rose to $1.7 trillion in 2020, accounting for about 30% of the country’s total retail sales. But scale is not the whole point of the story. Innovation […]
Top 10 Tech Trends in 2022 according to Baidu
Baidu shares top 10 technology trends in 2022 including large-scale pre-training model, AI for science, AI-powered computational biology, integration of quantum hardware and software, autonomous driving, deep space exploration, human-machine symbiosis, green AI, and Inclusive AI. As we begin 2022, with the global pandemic continuing to bring turmoil and the global economy facing numerous challenges, […]