China AI policy

Mountain scenic areas in Shandong present procurement and deployment opportunities for hiking-assist robot vendors

Commerce and manufacturing companies can apply for inclusive computing power, 'specialised and sophisticated' enterprise status, and fiscal support under the 'AI + Manufacturing' action.

Foreign AI services must obtain Chinese AI approval before launching in China; Apple's approval provides a reference path for similar products.

Licensed banks operating in Hong Kong must establish clear accountability mechanisms and ownership for AI systems under the ART framework

On-device LLMs offered in China must complete CAC filing before launch; devices without updated filings (e.g. iPhone 15/15 Plus) do not carry the AI features

AI model developers gain a clear "AI + railway" application direction with operation and maintenance data scenarios for online safety assessment and intelligent O&M projects.

Companies need to align their business strategies with Hong Kong's AI development direction

Clear liability rules established for accidents involving autonomous vehicles

Companies must ensure AI applications comply with new regulations, avoiding excessive usage

Research institutions need to increase AI R&D investment, particularly in foundation models and intelligent scientist systems

Companies must strengthen core technology R&D in multi-sensor fusion, algorithms, solid-state batteries, automotive chips, and operating systems

Chinese AI companies must ensure compliant handling of user data and prevent unauthorized data transfers

Hong Kong companies will have opportunities to participate in AI research and industry collaboration projects with Austria

AI elevated to strategic priority level, indicating future policy support and funding

Mobile on-device AI service providers must complete registration to operate in China

Manufacturing enterprises are required to accelerate the application of AI in R&D design, production manufacturing, and management operations to enhance digitalization and intelligentization, aligning with national industrial policy directions.

Companies must strengthen AI-manufacturing integration, developing smart factories and intelligent manufacturing solutions

Obligations: Companies must comply with new evaluation standards for token factories, focusing on core technical metrics like model adaptation capacity and energy efficiency. • Opportunities: Firms with leading token factories can receive government support. Companies involved in model technology iteration, chip adaptation, and overseas service development can tap into new market opportunities. • Deadlines: The plan is set for implementation from 2026 to 2028, with specific milestones for building factories, launching platforms, and achieving technology breakthroughs.

Obligations: Companies must adopt the Lanyun Yuan Sheng Dai tool for efficient and accurate pre-listing compliance checks, ensuring all key fields across documents are consistent and compliant with regulations like the Advertising Law.

Obligations: Companies must exercise caution when using AI tools, not blindly trust or grant permissions to unknown AI services. They must set clear behavioral boundaries and strict permissions for AI agents, not casually open internet access or content editing rights.

Obligations: Companies operating in South Korea must comply with the government's directive to accelerate AI research and applications, while strengthening risk prevention measures for deepfakes, cyberattacks, and privacy. • Opportunities: South Korea's continued push for AI development presents opportunities for companies to participate in AI research, development, and application projects, especially in the semiconductor and hardware sectors. • Deadlines: The government plans to soon announce the next phase of its autonomous AI foundational model plan, creating a timeline for companies to prepare for potential new regulations or funding opportunities.

Obligations: Content creators must use the self-declaration mechanism to mark content sources. Companies deploying AI-generated content must ensure traceability. Users must adhere to rational and friendly expression guidelines, and avoid online harassment.

The government will support the promotion of new energy vehicles and green smart home appliances in rural areas, providing market opportunities for related enterprises.

Obligations: Software companies are required to adapt their workforce to new roles and skills, such as front-line deployment engineers (FDEs) and new job titles like 'Generative AI System Application Operator'.

Obligations: Companies engaged in geological exploration are encouraged to adopt this system for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. • Opportunities: Early adopters can gain a competitive advantage in geological surveying and resource discovery. • Deadlines: No specific deadlines mentioned, but companies should plan for integration and training.

Promote the large-scale application of intelligent terminal technologies

Companies should pay attention to investment and collaboration opportunities in the biotechnology and life sciences field by the Hong Kong government.

Provides service for unscrambling fraud methods and risk judgment

Enhance the development level of computing power facilities

For companies: Large-scale application of eSIM technology, development of offline communication technology, standardized process for new business filing.