Major Chinese technology firms are accelerating efforts to develop artificial intelligence expertise through expanded recruitment and innovative training programs, signaling a strategic push to dominate next-generation digital innovation.
Alibaba and Huawei Lead Hiring Surge
Alibaba launched its 2025 spring recruitment campaign targeting graduates from global institutions, offering 3,000 internships with nearly half focused on AI roles. Huawei plans to recruit over 10,000 graduates in 2025 – a double-digit increase – prioritizing large AI models and high-performance computing. Both companies are establishing specialized training programs to bridge skill gaps in advanced technologies.
Kuaishou Revolutionizes Job Matching
Short-video platform Kuaishou (Kwai) has emerged as an unexpected driver of digital employment. A 2024 Renmin University report revealed the platform created 43.2 million jobs and 174 new digital professions. Its livestream recruitment initiatives, like Jilin Province's 2,180 trained hosts placing 35,000 workers, demonstrate how technology is reshaping labor markets.
"Livestream recruitment breaks geographic barriers while lowering costs for employers," said Zhang Chenggang of the China New Employment Forms Research Center. "It's solving critical shortages in sectors like manufacturing."
Digital Skills for the Future
Kuaishou aims to train 10 million people in AI engineering and digital marketing by 2027. The company reports every 100 million yuan ($13.9 million) increase in livestream commerce generates 1,200 jobs, highlighting the economic potential of tech-driven employment solutions.
