State-Backed Collaboration Targets AI Breakthroughs
China's central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have established an embodied intelligence consortium to accelerate artificial intelligence development, marking a strategic push to strengthen technological self-reliance. The initiative, guided by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), unites 40+ central SOEs with private tech firms, universities, and research institutes.
Five Strategic Priorities Outlined
The consortium will focus on high-value AI applications, quality datasets, core technology R&D, ecosystem coordination, and industry-finance integration to support real economic growth. This follows a 28% year-on-year increase in AI investments by central SOEs since 2023, according to SASAC data.
Huanxin Community Gains Momentum
The initiative builds on the Huanxin Community open-source platform, launched in July 2025, which has seen its user base grow tenfold. The platform now hosts 4,700 AI models and 1,200 datasets, with recent participation from Huawei and robotics specialists Unitree and Moore Threads.
SASAC officials emphasize that central SOEs will prioritize computing infrastructure development and faster commercialization of AI prototypes. "This collaboration model ensures we pool resources effectively while maintaining market-oriented operations," stated a commission representative during last month's strategy session.
