People's Daily Japanese Edition October 20, 2025 14:10

On the 18th, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the "Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Development Report (2025)" at the 6th China Internet Basic Resources Conference in 2025. According to the report, as of the end of June 2025, the number of generative AI users in China reached 515 million, an increase of 266 million since December 2024, doubling in just half a year. The penetration rate stands at 36.5%.

The report states that domestically produced large language models of generative AI have gained wide popularity among users and are driving smart transformation across various application scenarios. Surveys indicate that over 90% of users choose domestic models as their primary option. Generative AI is being utilised in a wide range of fields, including smart search, content creation, office support and smart devices, as well as actively explored and applied in agriculture, industrial manufacturing and scientific research.(Edited by JZ)

"People's Daily Japanese Edition" October 20, 2025