China’s trade in artificial intelligence (AI)-related products grew in 2025 amid rising global demand, the country's General Administration of Customs told China Central Television (CCTV).

The customs data showed that in terms of intermediate goods, China’s export of optical transceiver modules used in high-end graphics cards grew by nearly 60 percent, which was boosted by Chinese enterprises' active participation in the global AI industry cooperation and division of labor.

Exports of electrical equipment, including large power transformers and energy storage batteries, increased by 18.8 percent due to growing power demands of global data centers.

The rapid development of intelligent driving technology in China boosted imports of lidar systems, which increased by more than 20 percent, and the rising demand for AI computing power contributed to a 20-percent increase in imports of computer components.

In terms of end products, China's exports of intelligent handling robots and welding robots, which are widely used in constructing large-scale projects overseas, surged by more than 60 percent.

In 2025, China's smart watches and smart toys were exported to more than 170 countries and regions worldwide.