Storyline China's AI sector sees explosive growth in 2025 [Voice_over] China's AI sector experienced explosive growth in 2025. The country's core AI industry is projected to reach a scale of one trillion yuan -that’s about 143 billion US dollars - this year, according to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. To date, China has launched over 1,500 industry-specific AI models, applied across more than 50 sectors and 700 real-world scenarios—spanning smart factories, hospitals, classrooms, and roads. With its “AI Plus” Initiative recently elevated to a national priority, China is now systematically integrating artificial intelligence throughout industry, services, and daily life. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]