Distinct Chinese pathway for AI growth highlighted By WANG MINGJIE in Davos | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-01-24 08:06

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/24/WS69740d2da310d6866eb35835.html With 87 percent of Chinese companies planning to increase investment in artificial intelligence in 2025, and more than half reporting faster-than-expected progress, China's AI momentum is accelerating. At the same time, the AI+ Action Plan of the State Council, China's Cabinet, is pushing adoption across priority sectors, from manufacturing and energy to healthcare, finance and retail. Yet, many companies still face a common bottleneck: moving from promising pilot projects to scalable, measurable productivity gains.