Doha: China’s data industry market size grew 117 percent during 2021-2025 (the 14th Five-Year Plan). The sector reached a size of 5.86 trillion yuan (about USD 821.45 billion) by the end of last year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the number of data-related companies in China reached more than 400,000 by the end of 2024. China’s AI patents account for nearly 60 percent of the global total.