China's Generative AI User Base Surpasses 700 Million, Covering Over Half the Population
As of the end of June, China's generative AI user count surpassed 700 million, as reported on Tuesday by the China Internet Network Information Centre. This marks a historic penetration rate exceeding 50% of the population. Compared to the end of 2025, when there were 602 million generative AI users and a penetration rate of 42.8%, this reflects a 16% growth. The primary application among users is question-and-answer services, utilized by 76% of respondents. Additionally, 48% use AI for image or video processing, 38% for text tasks, and 33% for creating work summaries or presentations. Furthermore, 39% of users have acquired smart hardware online in the last six months, highlighting the swift adoption of generative AI in everyday life and work in China.
Key facts
- China's generative AI user base surpassed 700 million at the end of June.
- The user base accounts for more than half of the population, with a penetration rate exceeding 50%.
- The data was released Tuesday by the China Internet Network Information Centre.
- The user base increased by 16% from the end of 2025, when it was 602 million.
- At the end of 2025, the penetration rate was 42.8%.
- 76% of users used generative AI for question-and-answer services.
- 48% used AI tools to process images or videos, 38% for text processing, and 33% for work summaries, meeting notes, or presentations.
- 39% of users bought smart hardware online during the past six months.
Entities
Institutions
- China Internet Network Information Centre
- Morgan Stanley
- Tencent Holdings
- Alibaba Group Holding
Locations
- China
- United States