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Shanghai's artificial intelligence industry surpassed 66 trillion won in output during the first half of this year, a 23 percent increase over the same period last year, according to figures cited in Chinese sources.
The first-half figure marks continued rapid expansion of Shanghai's AI sector, which the city government has positioned as a strategic industry. The 23 percent year-on-year increase indicates the sector is growing at a pace well above typical industrial growth rates.
Data and images associated with the claim were traced to Shanghai's official English-language government portal and Chinese state news outlets, which have publicized the city's AI industry performance this year.
Shanghai is one of China's primary AI hubs, hosting a concentration of large language model developers, chip design firms and related suppliers. The first-half output figure covers the AI industry as measured by the city, though the precise scope of what is counted under the "AI industry" label was not detailed in the material reviewed.
The 66 trillion won figure reflects the conversion of yuan-denominated statistics and should be read as an approximation subject to exchange rate movement.
The claim, based on official Chinese government figures and supporting reporting, is Mostly True.
