China's Data and AI Sectors Surge: Daily Tokens Soar 300x, Beijing Exchange Leads
China's data and AI sectors have witnessed remarkable growth. Daily token usage has skyrocketed, while data trading has surged, with the Beijing Data Exchange leading the way.
In just 18 months, from January 2024 to June 2025, daily token usage in China soared over 300 times, reaching over 30 trillion. This rapid growth mirrors the increasing application of AI.
China's AI models are heavily influenced by Chinese data. Most models are trained on datasets that are more than 60% Chinese, with some up to 80%. By June 2025, China had created over 35,000 datasets, totaling over 400 petabytes.
The data trading market has also boomed. Cumulative transactions reached nearly 4 billion yuan ($552 million). The Beijing Data Exchange now accounts for nearly 80% of these trades, up from just 10% last year. Its transaction volume grew by approximately 68% of the total during this period, making it a prominent player in the market.
China's data and AI sectors have experienced unprecedented growth. With daily token usage surging and data trading volumes increasing significantly, the Beijing Data Exchange has emerged as a major player. This growth reflects the country's commitment to and progress in AI development.
