Beijing Sets Sights on Trillion-Yuan AI Industry by 2028
Beijing Accelerates AI Ambitions with Trillion-Yuan Target
The Beijing Municipal Government laid out bold artificial intelligence development plans today that could reshape China's tech landscape. At the Artificial Intelligence Innovation High Ground Construction Conference, officials revealed strategies to transform the capital into a global AI leader.
Current Dominance
Yang Xiulin, Director of the Beijing Development and Reform Commission, shared impressive statistics:
- Core AI industry value: 450 billion yuan (2025)
- Number of AI companies: 2,500+
- Market share: Roughly half of China's total AI sector
"These figures demonstrate Beijing's undisputed leadership position," Yang noted during his presentation of the "Beijing Artificial Intelligence Innovation High Ground Construction Action Plan."
Breeding Ground for Champions
The city has become fertile soil for AI innovation:
- Financial Powerhouse: Hosts nearly 60 AI-related listed firms and about 40 unicorns
- Record Breakers: Home to China's highest-valued AI unicorn and pioneering companies in embodied intelligence
- Consumer Success: ByteDance's Dou Bao leads domestic apps with 172 million monthly active users
The "Dou Bao Phone Assistant" exemplifies Beijing's ecosystem advantage - its deep integration sparked an interaction revolution across edge-side AI products.
Future Focus Areas
The action plan reveals Beijing won't rest on current achievements. Key growth sectors include:
- Embodied intelligence (AI-powered robotics)
- Scientific intelligence (AI for research)
- Full-stack development from chips to applications
Leveraging Haidian District's research prowess and Economic Development Zone's manufacturing capabilities, Beijing aims to build comprehensive supply chains that can compete globally.
Key Points:
- Beijing targets 1 trillion yuan core AI industry value by 2028
- Current sector accounts for ~50% of China's total market
- Homegrown success stories like Dou Bao demonstrate commercialization strength
- Strategic focus expanding beyond software into hardware integration