China Leads Globally in AI Research Papers, with Tsinghua University Emerging as a Top Publication Hub

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Published inAI News · 4 min read · Jul 8, 2024

In the global field of artificial intelligence research, China is rising at an astonishing speed and quality. According to the latest survey report from the George Washington University data analysis platform ETO, between 2017 and 2022, China published 243,000 AI papers, accounting for 25% of the global total and ranking first in the world. This achievement marks a major breakthrough for China in terms of the quality of AI talent and technological innovation capabilities.

The United States follows closely with 171,000 papers, accounting for 18%, while the paper contributions from other regions are more scattered. Notably, ETO's statistics only include English technical papers; if Chinese papers are also included, China's paper output would be even more impressive.

When it comes to the number of citations of papers, the United States leads with 34,036 highly cited papers, followed by China with 29,229. It is especially noteworthy that in the rankings of academic and research institutions, the AI papers cited by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University have surpassed those of world-renowned universities such as MIT and Stanford, ranking first and third respectively.

In the corporate sector, Google takes the lead with 6,529 papers and an average citation of 183.8 times per paper, followed by Microsoft, Tencent, Alibaba, and other companies, which also have significant contributions and influence in the AI research field.

China is leading in AI research output, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences' total AI research and high-frequency cited research papers ranking first in the world. In addition, China has applied for a massive 38,210 patents in generative AI (AIGC), six times more than the United States, which fully demonstrates China's emphasis on and technical strength in the AI field.

Key Points:

🌟 **China Leads in AI Papers Globally**: China's AI paper output accounts for 25% of the global total, ranking first in the AI research field.

🏫 **Outstanding Academic Institutions**: The Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University have surpassed world-leading universities in the number of AI papers cited.

📈 **Significant Corporate Contributions**: Companies like Google, Microsoft, Tencent, and Alibaba have made outstanding contributions in the AI research field, showcasing the diversity and vitality of China's AI research.

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