China's statistics bureau flags rapid AI investment growth, with the market hitting $64B in 2023 and government funds deploying $184B into AI since 2000.

China's statistics bureau flags rapid AI investment growth, with the market hitting $64B in 2023 and government funds deploying $184B into AI since 2000.

Government-linked investors in China went from backing fewer than 10 AI deals annually before 2018 to more than 140 in 2025, reshaping who controls the future of AI.

Global AI spending is projected to reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, driven by infrastructure investments and growing enterprise demand.