China's Daily AI Token Usage Surpasses 140 Trillion in March
China has reported a significant surge in artificial intelligence adoption, with daily average token usage exceeding 140 trillion in March. This figure represents an increase of more than 40% compared to the end of 2025, highlighting the rapid commercialization and large-scale deployment of AI technologies across the country. Mao Shengyong, deputy head of the National Bureau of Statistics, announced these figures during a State Council Information Office briefing, noting that China has achieved phased breakthroughs in scaling AI applications across various industries. The expansion of AI is driving substantial growth in related sectors. In the first quarter, the value-added output of digital product manufacturing above designated size rose by 11.2% year-on-year. Furthermore, industries directly linked to AI production and usage experienced sharp growth, with electronic special materials manufacturing increasing by 32.5% and integrated circuit manufacturing rising by 49.4%. These statistics underscore the profound economic impact of AI integration in China's industrial landscape, demonstrating both technological advancement and robust market demand for AI-driven solutions and hardware components.
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China's Daily AI Token Usage Surpasses 140 Trillion in March
China has reported a significant surge in artificial intelligence adoption, with daily average token usage exceeding 140 trillion in March. This figure represents an increase of more than 40% compared to the end of 2025, highlighting the rapid commercialization and large-scale deployment of AI technologies across the country. Mao Shengyong, deputy head of the National Bureau of Statistics, announced these figures during a State Council Information Office briefing, noting that China has achieved phased breakthroughs in scaling AI applications across various industries. The expansion of AI is driving substantial growth in related sectors. In the first quarter, the value-added output of digital product manufacturing above designated size rose by 11.2% year-on-year. Furthermore, industries directly linked to AI production and usage experienced sharp growth, with electronic special materials manufacturing increasing by 32.5% and integrated circuit manufacturing rising by 49.4%. These statistics underscore the profound economic impact of AI integration in China's industrial landscape, demonstrating both technological advancement and robust market demand for AI-driven solutions and hardware components.
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