Addressing essential demand in real-world scenarios 'core competitiveness' for China's AI technology to go global: NPC deputy and industry insider on China-US AI competition

China’s artificial intelligence capabilities are increasingly being recognized for their ability to meet critical demands in real-world applications, which plays a key role in strengthening the country’s global competitiveness. Liu Qingfeng, deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress and chairman of iFLYTEK, shared these views during the ongoing Two Sessions, emphasizing the need for China to achieve major breakthroughs in core AI technologies to stay ahead in the global race.

According to Liu, Chinese AI solutions are steadily gaining international recognition, with more products entering global markets and competing with leading technologies worldwide. For China’s large language models and AI platforms to expand globally, he highlighted the importance of developing strong multilingual capabilities that can rival those of the United States.

He noted that while improving foundational models remains important, the real competitive edge lies in addressing practical challenges across real-world environments. By focusing on essential needs within industries, China can strengthen the global reach of its AI models and related technologies.

Liu further explained that Chinese AI systems already demonstrate advantages in sectors such as automotive, energy, education, and healthcare. In these industries, domestic AI models are often better suited to solve specific operational and application-based challenges compared with some international alternatives.

Another area where China shows strong potential is open-source AI development. Liu believes the country could lead in integrating AI software with hardware systems while also delivering more cost-efficient and scalable AI applications. This approach could help China capture early benefits from the global commercialization of the next wave of AI innovation.

However, Liu also acknowledged that the future AI race will largely depend on which country can achieve the next major breakthroughs in foundational technologies. While China has made significant progress, he admitted that there is still a noticeable gap in overall research capabilities compared with the United States.

To close this gap, he stressed the importance of maintaining urgency and significantly increasing focused investment in AI research. Concentrated efforts and strong financial backing, he said, will be crucial for achieving technological breakthroughs and strengthening China’s position in the global AI landscape.

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence across global markets highlights the growing importance of real-world AI applications and technological innovation. As countries accelerate investments in AI research and large-scale models, the focus is shifting toward practical solutions that can transform industries such as healthcare, education, energy, and automotive. The increasing competition between global tech leaders is also driving faster breakthroughs in foundational AI technologies. At Osiz Technologies, we believe this momentum will open new opportunities for businesses to adopt scalable and intelligent AI solutions. Organizations that prioritize innovation, multilingual capabilities, and real-world usability will gain a strong competitive edge. The future of AI will be shaped by companies that combine advanced research with practical implementation. Osiz remains committed to helping businesses harness the full potential of next-generation AI technologies.

Source: Global Times