100 Best China Virtual Beings Companies

The “100 Best China Virtual Beings Companies” resource is a consolidated directory of Chinese companies and organizations involved in developing virtual beings across sectors that commonly include entertainment, AI, cloud computing, education, livestreaming, digital fashion, and metaverse-oriented production. It profiles platforms, studios, and technology providers behind virtual idols, AI companions, digital employees, synthetic influencers, and related virtual human applications, with attention to shipped products, enabling technologies, and the ways these systems are deployed and operated. The directory is presented as a longitudinal reference: it incorporates rankings and citations from prior years, cross-references related directories and datasets, and adds contextual information about Chinese provinces and municipalities. 

China’s digital human sector spans a wide range of company types and scales. Large firms often treat digital humans as one component within broader interface, customer-service, media, or cloud portfolios. Mid-sized firms more frequently specialize in digital human products and services, sometimes offering end-to-end capability across creation, animation, deployment, and ongoing operations. Smaller firms commonly concentrate on narrow segments of the pipeline such as model development, speech and facial synthesis, avatar production tooling, or other enabling components. A State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) is a government-controlled corporation that operates as both a commercial actor and an instrument of national policy. These firms are supervised by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (国务院国有资产监督管理委员会) at the central level, with local equivalents overseeing provincial SOEs, and they dominate strategic sectors such as energy and defense. Communist Party committees are embedded directly in their corporate governance, and they benefit from preferential access to state credit and resources. Beyond profit-seeking, SOEs carry social obligations like sustaining employment and building infrastructure. In recent years, "mixed-ownership" reforms have sought to bring in private capital.

Name handling is a recurring practical issue in research on Chinese companies. A single firm may be cited under a commonly used Chinese name as well as a distinct registered legal name in Chinese, and those references can fragment further in English because translations and transliterations vary across sources and tools. Many firms also use Westernized brand names optimized for marketing, domain naming, or international readability rather than for matching the legal entity name. Pinyin matters because it is the standardized romanization system for Mandarin in the Latin alphabet, but it does not eliminate variation: correct Pinyin spellings often coexist with legacy spellings, brand stylizations, and non-Pinyin romanization habits. In practice, research is typically more reliable when treated as a mapping exercise across name variants rather than a search for a single “correct” English form.

An absent or inactive standalone website is also not a reliable indicator of inactivity, particularly for SMEs. Maintaining a website can add compliance and operational overhead that is optional if a company instead operates through major platforms. If a site is hosted on mainland China servers, it typically requires an MIIT ICP license that ties the domain and hosting to a verified legal entity, and the compliance threshold can be higher when the site is treated as a commercial internet service rather than a simple informational presence; public-security registration is also commonly expected after launch. For smaller firms, this can mean extra documentation, coordination with a mainland hosting provider, and constraints that are awkward when operations, staffing, or infrastructure are partly outside the mainland. By contrast, visibility and customer acquisition through WeChat Official Accounts, mini-programs, Douyin, marketplaces, and B2B directories can provide comparable reach with fewer site-specific obligations, so “no active website” is often a channel decision rather than a signal of dormancy. Website validation can also mislead outside mainland China: a site being unreachable from a given location or moment does not, by itself, imply the domain is unofficial or invalid, because availability can fluctuate due to cross-border routing and filtering, hosting and CDN configurations, and other connectivity effects associated with the Great Firewall.

[175x Feb 2026]

1. 263 Network Communications .. 263 offers cloud comms, email, AI digital humans, and VR tools for enterprise training and marketing

2. 360 Group (360集团) .. 360 Zhinao powers knowledge-base AI digital humans, including Zhou Hongyi’s digital double 

3. 37entertainment .. 37 Interactive builds digital humans like Onion Girl, expanding from games into AIGC and metaverse 

4. A-Cut .. A-Cut, by Aplus+ Marketing, is HK’s first Cantonese AI avatar app for low-cost, 24/7 virtual content

5. Alibaba Group .. E-commerce giant developing AI avatars for shopping, livestreaming & customer service

6. Altai Digital Technology Group Co., Ltd. (AET Altai) .. AET Altai helped launch a real-time virtual host with Liaoning TV using XR and digital human tech

7. Anhui Haimacloud Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Chinese GPUaaS company offering real-time cloud rendering for digital humans & gaming

8. Anhui Xihatek Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. .. Xihatek develops AI digital humans, 2D avatars, and AvatarGo for live streaming and retail marketing

9. Ant Digital Technology (Ant Group) .. Ant Digital powers AI avatars in media, healthcare, and enterprise with its Lingjing digital human platform

10. APLUS+ Marketing .. HK marketing firm specializing in AI digital humans, offers A-Cut app & courses for SMEs

11. APUS (Kylin Hesheng Network Technology Co., Ltd.) .. Builds culture digital humans linking LLM content generation to avatar performance 

12. Baidu .. Tech giant with Xiling platform creating hyper-realistic virtual humans via AI Cloud

13. Baifu Technology .. Baifu offers AI tools for digital humans, livestreaming, and marketing across multiple enterprise sectors

14. Beijing Aoding Information Technology Co,. Ltd. (aka “Odin Technology”) .. Beijing startup (2022) specializing in hyper-realistic digital human tech

15. Beijing Cishi Culture Media Co., Ltd. .. "Next Generation Culture" is a Chen Yan-led studio making digital humans/IP for brands 

16. Beijing Guocheng Wantong Information Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Chinese VR company building metaverse infrastructure & 10,000+ virtual humans project

17. Beijing Huiye Technology Co,. Ltd. .. AI-driven 3D motion engines for customizable virtual characters (founded 2019)

18. Beijing Jetsen Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Public company (300182.SZ) with ChatPV platform for AI content creation

19. Beijing Kuake Yinzi Technology Co,. Ltd. (aka Beijing Next World Culture Media Co,. Ltd.) .. Digital human platform with VBSHumanoid app for metaverse interactions

20. Beijing Lingxin Intelligent Technology Co,. Ltd. .. AI psychology company using Emohaa model for mental health digital support

21. Beijing Mengke Technology Co., Ltd. .. Developer of GKK, enabling AI digital humans in 3D metaverse platforms for education and exhibitions 

22. Beijing Timedomain Technology Co,. Ltd. .. AI singing voice synthesis company behind ACE Studio vocal engine

23. Beijing Ultrapower Software Co., Ltd. .. Ultrapower is a Chinese IT firm developing AI digital humans, hiring for 3D and AI tech roles

24. Beijing Wuxian Zhihui Technology Co., Ltd. (wuxianit) .. Founded in 2010, Wuxian Zhihui develops AI systems, cloud tech, and digital humans in Beijing

25. beingAI .. Hong Kong AI company creating emotionally intelligent virtual characters like Zbee

26. bilibili .. China’s top ACG platform hosting vast digital human tutorials & content

27. Black Mirror Technology (黑镜科技) .. Black Mirror Tech (MetaMaker) builds AIGC tools/SDKs for fast 3D digital humans and assets 

28. BlueFocus .. Marketing company developing Blue Universe metaverse with digital human IPs

29. ByteDance .. TikTok parent developing digital humans for Douyin, PICO & Volcengine platforms

30. ByteDance BytePlus .. BytePlus offers AI voice, digital humans, and livestream tools; expanding across Asia via partnerships

31. ByteDance Douyin .. Chinese TikTok integrating AI digital humans into content & livestreaming

32. ByteDance Jichuang (OceanEngine) .. Jichuang is ByteDance’s AI platform for creating and managing digital human videos for marketing use

33. ByteDance Volcengine .. Volcengine offers enterprise tools for creating customizable, interactive AI digital humans at scale

34. Changsha Mingshun Network Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Hunan-based company providing private deployment digital human solutions

35. Chingmu .. High-end optical motion capture systems & full-stack digital human solutions

36. Chuangyi Technology .. Shenzhen company creating viral virtual influencer Liu Yexi (founded 2018)

37. CloudWalk Technology (云从科技) .. AIGC-led multimodal stack incl. digital humans; metaverse via a digital-human platform 

38. COL Group Co,. Ltd. (aka “Zhongwen Online”) .. Public digital publisher (300364) developing virtual characters for education

39. Coocaa (Skyworth) .. Coocaa offers smart TVs with AI digital humans for youth, focusing on interactivity and global expansion

40. Dareway Software Co,. Ltd. (aka Sandewei) .. Shandong public company with AI+blockchain digital government services

41. Dawa Future .. Beijing/Chongqing media company with China’s first real-time digital human tech

42. Deemos Technologies Inc. (aka Shadow Eye Technology) .. AI company with Hyper3D platform converting text/images to 3D assets

43. DeepScience (aka Zhongke Shenzhi) .. Beijing AI company (2016) with Motionverse real-time multimodal engine

44. DeepSeek .. DeepSeek powers AI digital humans in livestreaming, education, services, and smart city platforms

45. Digital Domain .. James Cameron’s VFX studio creating hyper-realistic digital humans globally

46. E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited .. NASDAQ-listed (EJH) household services company with Digital Human-as-a-Service

47. Emotibot .. Shanghai emotional computing company with multimodal digital human employees

48. Extreme Vision Technology Co., Ltd. .. Extreme Vision specializes in digital humans, vision algorithms, and smart city tech

49. EZXR (易现科技) .. EZXR builds AR-anchored digital humans: customizable 2D/3D guides with real-time AI voice interaction 

50. FACEGOOD .. Shenzhen company (2015) specializing in ultra-realistic facial animation tech

51. FaceUnity (aka PhaseCore Technology Co,. Ltd.) .. Hangzhou AI company offering full-stack digital human platform for enterprises

52. FanTuo Digital Creation (凡拓数创) .. Frontop uses AI3D+ to deploy virtual digital humans for interactive museums and venues

53. Far Light Software (ygsoft) .. Far Light Software builds award-winning AI digital humans for XR, marketing, training, and broadcasting

54. Fengshang Culture Group Co., Ltd. .. Fengshang Culture develops virtual digital humans and immersive events with metaverse tech

55. FunTown .. Hangzhou metaverse platform for virtual conferences, exhibitions & education

56. GLA Art Group .. Digital art company creating ultra-realistic virtual idols like ALiCE

57. Global Mofy AI Limited .. Beijing company (2021) listed on NASDAQ (GMM) for virtual content production

58. Gyro Technology (aka Tuoluo) .. Digital media platform publishing metaverse & digital human industry reports

59. Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. .. Hikvision is a major Chinese AI and surveillance firm with global reach

60. Hangzhou Lawaken Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Hangzhou AR company with female-led vision for emotional digital companions

61. Hangzhou Melot Technology (Group) Co,. Ltd. .. Live streaming tech company operating KK Live platform with virtual hosts

62. Hangzhou Ustyle Technology (优链时代) .. Ustyle makes real-person 3D digital doubles fast via 3D array capture for metaverse use

63. Hefei Twinsverse Technology Co., Ltd. .. Twinsverse makes AI digital humans for livestreaming, law, finance; backed by Hefei Gaotou

64. Huancifang Studio (幻次方工作室) .. Builds and runs digital humans like Weiyang for Gen Z metaverse marketing content 

65. Huawei .. Tech giant with MetaStudio platform offering 2D/3D virtual humans via PanGu AI

66. Huawei Cloud (MetaStudio) .. Cloud arm with MetaEngine graphics for rapid digital human deployment

67. Hunan Mango Fantasy Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Broadcast media subsidiary specializing in XR & immersive content

68. iFLYTEK .. Leading AI company with comprehensive digital human ecosystem via Zhizuo platform

69. iFLYTEK Xfyun .. AI company offering full-stack digital humans through xfyun.cn platform

70. iiMedia Research .. Data firm tracking China’s 50 billion yuan AI digital human market growth

71. Innocorn Technology Limited .. Innocorn creates AI digital humans, chatbots, and smart tech for global service sectors since 2019

72. Inspur .. Inspur builds digital humans for healthcare, smart cities, and marketing, with open-source dev tools

73. iQIYI .. Video platform using AI-powered virtual characters across entertainment content

74. JD.com (Jingdong) .. E-commerce giant with Yanxi platform for AI-driven livestreaming digital humans

75. Juyou Technology (巨有科技) .. Builds AI digital-human guides for tourism venues, integrated with AR and systems 

76. Kaipuyun (aka UCAP Cloud) .. UCAP Cloud providing AI digital humans via Phantom platform for government use

77. Kaiser (China) Culture Co,. Ltd. (aka Kaiser Culture) .. Public entertainment company (002425.SZ) integrating digital humans into IP

78. Kingsware (aka Jinzhihui) .. RPA integrated with AI and big data for enterprise digital workforce automation solutions

79. Kayi Cloud (aka Keyi Yun) .. Kayi Cloud offers fast voice/avatar cloning and AI digital humans for video, livestreams, and marketing

80. Kuaishou .. Short video platform with 3D digital human livestream solution and AI-driven content creation

81. Kuaishou StreamLake .. Kuaishou’s B2B video cloud platform delivering full-chain digital human and AI livestreaming 

82. Kunlun Tech (昆仑万维) .. SkyReels open-source, audio-driven digital humans for video and commerce 

83. Kweichow Moutai (贵州茅台) .. Supports Guizhou tourism digital human Huang Xiaoxi through the Xunfeng platform

84. Laihua Technology .. China AIGC platform for digital humans: templates+models make presenter/companion talking avatars fast 

85. Lenovo (联想) .. Lenovo uses digital humans for sports VAR avatars and retail livestreaming; invests via Capital 

86. Lingyun Guangyuan (Luster LightTech) .. Lingyun Guangyuan builds 3D digital humans using light fields, motion capture, and AIGC via Yuanke Shijie

87. Leyard Optoelectronic Co,. Ltd. .. LED display technology company specializing in micro LED, mini LED, and visual experiences

88. MaiTu Intelligent Technology (Hangzhou) Co,. Ltd. .. AIGC platform for AI digital humans, virtual livestream hosts, and short-form video production

89. Mango Animate Software Co., Ltd. .. Mango Animate offers AI tools for avatars, face swap, talking photos, cartoons, singing, and more

90. Meishe Technology .. Meishe offers video SDKs with editing, beauty, AR, and is trusted by OPPO, Bilibili, Xiaomi, etc.

91. Meituan .. Meituan deploys AI digital humans in retail roles, backed by vision R&D, boosting sales and automation

92. miHoYo (HoYoverse) .. Gaming company integrating AI and digital human technologies for immersive storytelling

93. Mingtu Technology .. Mingtu builds AI digital humans for gov and enterprise use, led by its WorkBrain model and Zhixiaotu app

94. Mobvoi Inc. (aka Chumenwenwen) .. AI company with comprehensive digital human solutions and voice cloning capabilities

95. Modern Express (现代快报) .. Uses in-house AI digital humans for reporting, Two Sessions briefs, and museum heritage content 

96. MoFa (Shanghai) Information Technology Co,. Ltd. (aka Xmov) .. 3D digital human creation company combining computer graphics, vision, and AIGC technology

97. MoreFun Studios (Tencent Games) .. Game development studio under Tencent focusing on mobile and online gaming experiences

98. Nanjing 8.8 Digital Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Full-stack 3D digital human platform for AI-generated virtual humans and cloud rendering

99. Nanjing Guiji Intelligent Technology Co,. Ltd. (aka Silicon Intelligence) .. AI company specializing in digital human interaction platforms and virtual presenters

100. Natural Selection (Shenzhen) Intelligent .. Natural Selection builds EVE digital-human companion and Elys AI-clone-first social network 

101. NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd. .. Digital education company that appointed a digital human as rotating CEO in 2022

102. NetEase Fuxi .. AI research lab developing digital humans for gaming, entertainment, and social interaction

103. NetEase Yaotai .. Metaverse platform for immersive virtual events, conferences, and interactive experiences

104. NetEase, Inc. .. Cloud communications service integrating AI digital humans into real-time applications

105. NNKOSMOS .. NNKOSMOS makes AGI + 3D digital humans for media and enterprise use, with tools for fast avatar creation

106. NuwaAI (Bangyan Technology) .. Nuwaai by Bangyan is a fast AI digital human platform with dual-brain and customizable avatars

107. OPPO .. Advanced AI assistant platform with multimodal capabilities and 3D avatar interaction

108. Orange Persimmon Interactive (橙柿互动) .. Aggregates city-scale engagement data for the 12345 digital human 

109. Original Force Digital Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Full-process digital human solutions for entertainment, finance, automotive, and education

110. Overland Digital – DGene .. Vision technology company providing 3D intelligent solutions with light field technology

111. Pantheon Lab Limited .. Hong Kong startup developing realistic AI digital humans for customer service and marketing

112. Perfect World .. Video game company incorporating NVIDIA ACE and AI-driven visual features in games

113. Ping An Good Doctor (PAGD) .. Ping An Good Doctor uses AI digital humans for 24/7 care, diagnosis, and elder support in China

114. POLYV (保利威) .. POLYV AI delivers digital-human virtual anchors for enterprise live streams, training, and automation 

115. Prometheus Vision Technology .. Volumetric video company offering 3D capture and mixed reality rendering solutions

116. Qimiaoyuan (aka weta365) .. One-stop digital human video creation and livestreaming platform with AI-generated content

117. Qingbo Intelligence (清博智能) .. Develops AI systems for data analytics, AIGC, agents, and digital humans across media and enterprise 

118. Qingfou (qingful) .. Qingfou enables 24/7 AI avatar livestreaming for e-commerce via fast, cost-effective SaaS tools

119. Quwan Technology (趣丸科技) .. Qwan (趣丸科技) builds digital humans for marketing, livestreaming and telecom services in China 

120. SenseTime .. AI platform for lifelike avatars with multilingual voiceovers and real-time rendering

121. Shaanxi Radio & Television Network (广电网络) .. Deploys digital humans for public services, including Xi’an “Monthly Report Assistant” 

122. Shandong Digihuman Technology Co., Ltd. .. Shandong Digihuman makes virtual anatomy tools for global medical education and digital dissection

123. Shandong Digital Culture Group (山东数字文化集团) .. SDC Group builds 3D digital humans via Yidian Tiancheng + Qilu Culture LLM for media 

124. Shanghai Fengyuzhu Culture Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Digital culture company integrating digital humans into immersive exhibition experiences

125. Shanghai Ranmai Network Technology Co,. Ltd. .. China’s first hyper-realistic digital human developed by Ranmai Technology as brand influencer

126. Shanghai Star Tubit Information Technology Services Co,. Ltd. (aka Xingtu Bit) .. Enterprise AI model services company with metaverse digital asset management solutions

127. Shanghai SuiHuan Intelligent Technology Co,. Ltd. (MRStage) .. Virtual video production company with XR technology and hyper-realistic digital humans 

128. Shenzhen Fangzhi Technology Co., Ltd. (aka KINGSUN) .. Fangzhi Tech blends K–12 edtech with AI, digital humans, and metaverse tools for smart learning

129. Shenzhen Photonic Crystal Technology Co,. Ltd. .. Transparent display technology company specializing in NanoAR photonic chip displays

130. Shenzhen Zego Technology Co., Ltd. (ZEGOCLOUD) .. ZEGO offers RTC and AI digital human tech via ZEGOCLOUD for video, livestreaming, and enterprise use

131. Shiyou Technology (Beijing) Co,. Ltd. (aka 4Utech) .. Full-stack digital human solutions with 2D, 2.5D, and 3D virtual avatar production

132. Sichuan Newsnet Media Group (aka “Chuanwang Media”) .. Media company with AI-powered virtual anchor “Yuan-Xiaoya” for news and live events

133. Silkroad Visual Technology Co., Ltd. .. Silkroad Visual offers CG and AI virtual human tech for smart cities, VR, AR, AIGC, and exhibitions

134. Sogou .. Digital human platform with 3D modeling, translation, and real-time facial animation

135. Soul App (Soul) .. Runs an avatar-first social app and open-sourced SoulX-FlashTalk for real-time digital humans 

136. SoulShell .. Infrastructure company for digital humans with light field capture and AI-driven engines

137. StarHeir (世悦星承) .. StarHeir builds and runs hyperreal digital humans for brands using CG/3D, mocap and AI 

138. StaringAI .. StaringAI is a China-based platform for multi-format AI content creation, assistants, and enterprise tools

139. Supcon Technology (中控技术) .. Uses digital humans as enterprise interfaces/presenters for industrial AI monitoring & alerts 

140. Synapse Technology (NeuralFin) .. NeuralFin builds AI and digital human tools for finance, backed by DL Holdings and major investors

141. Tencent .. Comprehensive AI digital human suite with 2D/3D avatars and virtual hosting solutions

142. Tencent Cloud .. Cloud-based tools for creating interactive virtual humans across multiple industries

143. Tencent Yuanqi .. Tencent Yuanqi is a platform for creating AI digital humans using text, voice, and video content

144. Tencent ZenVideo .. ZenVideo lets users create AI avatar videos with TTS, livestreaming, and multilingual output tools

145. Tiandi Online (天地在线) .. China-listed digital marketing firm diversifying into virtual humans and AIGC since 2021 

146. Tianyu Digital Technology (Dalian) Group Co,. Ltd. (aka Tianyushuke) .. Digital technology company with esports focus and “Tianyu” digital human IP portfolio

147. TikTok .. Platform embracing AI-powered virtual humans for livestream e-commerce and marketing

148. TRS Information Technology Co,. Ltd. .. AI-powered virtual digital humans with semantic understanding for government and media

149. Tuoyuan Wisdom (aka Tuoyuan Intelligence) .. Enterprise AI and web development services with physical space intelligence focus

150. Unilumin .. Unilumin integrates AI digital humans via UniAvatar with LED/XR tech for global events and media

151. V1 Group (第一视频集团) .. V1 Group uses AI anchors and a Baidu-backed digital-human factory; CDC enables AIGC interaction 

152. Vsinger (Virtual Singer) .. Virtual idol brand known for Luo Tianyi and AI-integrated holographic concerts

153. Wanxiang Technology .. Full-stack virtual idol services creating digital talents like Rainbow for e-commerce

154. Weibo Anime (微博动漫) .. Weibo’s content vertical that incubates and promotes digital humans via programs like Super Star Project

155. Wenzhou Zhuanbang Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Grey Dolphin) .. Grey Dolphin (huitunai) offers AI digital humans, cloning tools, SaaS, and patented livestream tech

156. WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. .. AR and holographic imaging company with full-stack digital human technologies

157. WithU Future (aka MIRATURE, aka 2077.ai) .. AI virtual humans company offering 3D technology for business and government clients

158. Wondershare Virbo.. AI-powered digital human video creation with 2D/3D avatars and multilingual capabilities

159. Xiaoice .. Emotionally interactive digital humans with neural rendering and 24/7 livestreaming solutions

160. Xingfan Xingqi (Chengdu) Technology Co,. Ltd. .. One-stop AIGC technology service provider with AI infrastructure and digital employees

161. Yiwise .. Yiwise offers full-stack AI digital humans for video, livestreaming, marketing, and enterprise integration

162. Yowant .. Tech-driven livestream e-commerce platform with celebrity IPs and MCN operations

163. Yuan Clone (Yuan Avatar) [Tuoyuan Wisdom] .. Full-stack digital human infrastructure with customizable avatars and live broadcasting

164. Yuanke Shijie (ymate3d) .. Yuanke Shijie makes photoreal 3D digital humans with AI, light fields, and XR tools for media and events

165. Yuanli Trend Network (元力趋势网) .. Yuanli Trend (zktrend) catalogs digital-human IPs, ranks influence, and offers brokerage/services 

166. Yuehua Entertainment China .. Entertainment company managing artists and operating virtual idol projects like A-SOUL

167. Yunbo Technology .. Virtual content creation using AIGC with 2D/3D digital humans and livestreaming tools

168. Zhangtong Jiayuan (Zhangtong AI Digital Human) .. Zhangtong offers AI digital humans for education and retail, enabling real-time, multilingual interaction

169. Zhejiang AI-Indeed Technology Co,. Ltd. (aka Shizai AI) .. AI company specializing in RPA and digital workforce automation for enterprise clients

170. Zhejiang Zoenn Design Co., Ltd. .. Zoenn (300901.SZ) develops AIGC-based digital humans for media, fashion, and virtual broadcasting

171. Zhewen Internet (浙文互联) .. Expanded from marketing into AI/metaverse, building digital-human tools and AIGC video workflows 

172. Zhijuxinlian (jupiter-semi) .. Zhijuxinlian launched a 3D digital human display in 2023 and raised Pre-A funding in 2025

173. Zhipu AI .. Cognitive large models and knowledge intelligence for digital humans and AI assistants

174. Zhuiyi Technology .. AI company offering digital humans, customer service, and enterprise solutions with Face brand

175. Zhoshidai (z-metaspace) [ZAKER] .. Zhoshidai is ZAKER’s metaverse for 3D spaces, avatars, NFTs, AI service, events, and education

National State-Owned / State-Controlled Entities

• CCTV (China Central Television): State broadcaster and a core state-controlled media institution in China, operating within the China Media Group system rather than as a private commercial company.

• China Media Group (CMG): Central state media conglomerate directly controlled by the Chinese Party-state and clearly state-owned/state-controlled.

• China Mobile: A central state-owned telecommunications group and one of China’s major SOEs, including its listed operating entities.

• China Telecom (中国电信): A central state-owned telecommunications group that is clearly state-owned/state-controlled through its parent group structure.

• China Unicom: A central state-owned telecommunications group and SOE, even though some operating entities are publicly listed.

• XinhuaNet / Xinhua Zhiyun: XinhuaNet is part of the Xinhua state media system and state-controlled, and Xinhua Zhiyun is state-affiliated through that Xinhua ecosystem.

Local State-Owned / State-Controlled Entities

• Jishi Media (吉视传媒): Regional broadcasting and media infrastructure company generally treated as state-controlled within China’s broadcasting system.

• Mango Excellent Media Co., Ltd.: Listed media company in the Hunan broadcasting system that is state-controlled through the provincial state media ecosystem.

• MangoTV: Streaming and broadcast platform associated with the Hunan state media system and therefore state-controlled in this context.

• Shanghai Electric (上海电气): Major Shanghai municipal state-owned industrial group and a clear local SOE.

• Zhejiang Television (浙江卫视): Provincial television broadcaster within China’s state broadcasting system and therefore state-owned/state-controlled media.

Government (Second sector)

1. Cyberspace Administration of China .. CAC sets and enforces rules so digital humans are labeled, verified, and compliant at scale

2. Ministry of Culture and Tourism .. MCT sets smart-tourism policy; provinces/venues deploy digital-human guides & avatars 

3. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology .. MIIT leads a national standard to define and govern digital human identity for metaverse

4. Ministry of Science and Technology .. MOST sets AI agendas; funds and spotlights digital humans via calls, forums, and showcases

5. National Development and Reform Commission .. China’s NDRC coordinates AI+ policy, driving digital human adoption and data governance

6. National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) .. NRTA sets China’s digital-human media rules; GY/T 411-2024 standardizes technical requirements 

7. State Administration for Market Regulation .. SAMR governs digital humans in commerce by enforcing truthful ads, fair competition, and consumer protection

8. State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission .. SASAC scales digital human adoption in central SOEs via AI policy, use-case selection, and rollouts 

Nonprofit (Third sector)

1. Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) .. BAAI builds WuDao multimodal foundation models powering digital humans like Hua Zhibing 

2. Beijing Informatization Association .. Beijing Informatization Association sets T/BIA standards for large-model digital human systems 

3. Beijing Metaverse Sci-Fi Future Technology Research Institute .. showcasing digital humans via mocap/3D/virtual production. 

4. Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications .. BUPT is a top Chinese tech university advancing digital-human research, systems, and standards 

5. Central University for Nationalities (Central Minzu University) .. MUC backs digital humans via alumni-based mental-health avatar, smart-campus services, ed prototypes 

6. China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) .. Central role in virtual human standardization and governance with ITU-T proposals

7. China Education Technology Association (CAET) .. CAET advances edtech and convenes China’s “Education Digital Human” competition to showcase AI use cases 

8. China Film Artificial Intelligence Research Institute .. China Film AI Institute develops digital humans and virtual films under China Film Group

9. China Mobile Zhejiang Innovation Research Institute .. Zhejiang Mobile’s AI video tool creates multilingual avatar promos from voice input for global e-commerce

10. Communication University of China .. Top media school with Digital Human Research Institute & programs

11. Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences .. CAS ICT advances digital humans (3D, relight, LLM) and co-built AierGPT for eye care. 

12. Internet Society of China .. Organization promoting digital humans via conferences & competitions

13. Sootoo Metaverse Research Institute .. Metaverse research platform covering virtual humans, AI, digital collectibles, and Web3

14. Tencent Research Institute .. Research institute exploring digital human development trends and virtual world applications

Appendices:

• List of Chinese companies under U.S. sanctions

References:

• 2021 Virtual Digital Human Enterprise Ranking TOP50 (08 Apr 2022)