Hey tech fans! Xiamen is making big waves in the AI world with an industry valued at RMB 33.6 billion as of 2024. From April 15 to 16, over 20 media outlets—from around the globe—joined the 2025 Central Media Talk Xiamen tour to see firsthand how artificial intelligence is transforming everything. Experts witnessed AI accelerating breakthroughs in ancient script decipherment, anti‑fraud measures, cutting‑edge medical diagnostics, and streamlined government services.
At the newly established AI Research Institute at Xiamen University, faculty shared pioneering projects that are set to reshape our future. Meanwhile, at State‑Owned Capital Investment Intelligent (Xiamen) Co., visitors were introduced to “Tianqing,” the nation’s first large‑scale public‑security AI model that is powering exciting new products. Top tech innovators didn’t stop there—Meitu is leading the way with the first visual‑imaging AI model, and Yinhua Machinery is driving a shift from digital to intelligent manufacturing with smart “AI+ Supply Chain” solutions.
The automotive scene is also buzzing as Xiamen King Long showcased progress in smart, connected vehicles and integrated car‑road‑cloud systems. Local government services and Xiamen University’s First Affiliated Hospital are setting new standards with their “Gov+AI” applications and AI‑assisted medical services.
With 459 AI research and application companies energizing its tech landscape, Xiamen has earned a spot as a national AI hotspot, even ranking 10th in the 2024 China AI City Index. Star products—from intelligent home systems to voice-interactive gadgets and security equipment—are now exported to more than 100 countries. Looking ahead, the city’s ambitious roadmap for 2027 aims to more than double its industry size to RMB 600 billion and boost 500 AI‑related enterprises. With initiatives focused on Innovation Leadership, Product Upgrading, Scenario Demonstration, and Ecosystem Building, Xiamen is set to drive breakthrough advances in technology and cross‑sector innovation. It’s like watching a tech superhero movie come to life! 🚀
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Xiamen’s AI Industry Tops RMB 33.6 Billion Amid Ambitious 2027 Roadmap
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