China Reaches 1.59 Million PFLOPS, Ranking No. 2 Globally in AI Computing
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Updated · Global Times · Jun 9
China Reaches 1.59 Million PFLOPS, Ranking No. 2 Globally in AI Computing
1 articles · Updated · Global Times · Jun 9
Summary
China’s intelligent computing capacity hit 1.59 million PFLOPS by the end of 2025, making it the world’s second-largest pool of high-end AI computing power, according to the Digital China Development Report 2025.
42 large intelligent computing clusters and more than 13.73 million standard racks underpinned that scale, while a national verification platform now monitors 1,129 facilities and can schedule 110,000 PFLOPS across the economy, research and government services.
1.34 average PUE at ultra-large facilities and more than 160 sites rated 4A or above showed greener buildout, as authorities shifted focus from simply adding capacity to coordinating computing resources across regions and lowering application costs.
748 generative AI services had completed filing by end-2025, including 446 newly filed that year, while generative AI users surged 141.7% to 602 million—evidence of fast model iteration and broader consumer adoption.
2026 policy now aims to turn that infrastructure into industrial growth through the Digital China initiative and “AI Plus,” even as the report flagged gaps in core technologies, application depth and security governance.
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Overview
By the end of 2025, China had firmly established itself as a major force in global artificial intelligence, showing strong technological capability and rapid progress. The Digital China Development Report 2025 highlighted China as one of the fastest countries in developing large AI models, underscoring its competitive standing internationally. This momentum was reflected in the high number of generative AI services registered and a dynamic environment of innovation across sectors. Together, these achievements demonstrate China's significant contributions and growing influence in the global AI landscape.