Chinese tech giants race to dominate AI-powered digital gatewaysAI-powered digital gateways
Chinese technology companies including Alibaba and Tencent are investing heavily in generative artificial intelligence as they compete to build the next generation of digital gateways.
The race is playing out in China and reflects how major firms are trying to control the main entry point users rely on for online services, shopping and information.
It matters because the winner could shape how millions of people access digital services and how AI is distributed across one of the world’s biggest internet markets.
- China has more internet users than any other country.
- WeChat is often described as a “super app” because it combines many digital functions in one place.
- Alibaba and Tencent have long competed in areas like payments, cloud services and online commerce.
