emirates7 - China’s digital consumption saw significant growth during the first seven months of 2025, driven by advancements in digital infrastructure, including 5G and artificial intelligence, as well as the development of diverse consumer applications.
According to China Central Television (CCTV), over 300,000 digital classrooms have been set up nationwide, helping elderly citizens acquire essential skills to use AI for tasks such as information verification, fraud prevention, and storytelling.
With the integration of next-generation technologies like 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things into elderly care, revenue from smart elderly care services and the production of smart wearable devices for seniors rose by 33.7% and 32.6%, respectively, in the first half of 2025.
Digital consumption channels are also expanding, with growing popularity of products such as smartphones, smart home devices, and AI-enabled glasses.
In July, the added value of smart drone manufacturing and smart vehicle equipment manufacturing increased by 80.8% and 21% year-on-year, respectively, while civilian drone production grew 18.9%, further broadening China’s digital consumption ecosystem.
New forms of digital consumption are thriving as well, with mobile internet traffic showing double-digit growth for six consecutive months. In the first seven months of 2025, both instant retail and live e-commerce transactions recorded double-digit growth across sectors including food, beauty, pharmaceuticals, and travel, reflecting evolving consumer preferences.
According to China Central Television (CCTV), over 300,000 digital classrooms have been set up nationwide, helping elderly citizens acquire essential skills to use AI for tasks such as information verification, fraud prevention, and storytelling.
With the integration of next-generation technologies like 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things into elderly care, revenue from smart elderly care services and the production of smart wearable devices for seniors rose by 33.7% and 32.6%, respectively, in the first half of 2025.
Digital consumption channels are also expanding, with growing popularity of products such as smartphones, smart home devices, and AI-enabled glasses.
In July, the added value of smart drone manufacturing and smart vehicle equipment manufacturing increased by 80.8% and 21% year-on-year, respectively, while civilian drone production grew 18.9%, further broadening China’s digital consumption ecosystem.
New forms of digital consumption are thriving as well, with mobile internet traffic showing double-digit growth for six consecutive months. In the first seven months of 2025, both instant retail and live e-commerce transactions recorded double-digit growth across sectors including food, beauty, pharmaceuticals, and travel, reflecting evolving consumer preferences.