IN THE digital age, countries all around the world are racing to excel with artificial intelligent (AI) technology. The phenomenon is not a surprise considering that that AI is undeniably a powerful solution with elaborate enterprise use across industries from medical algorithms to autonomous vehicles. For a while now, the US has been dominating the global race in AI development and capabilities, but according to the Global AI Index, it seems like China will be dominating the field in the near future. As the first runner up, it is expected that China will overtake the US in about 5 to 10 years, based on the country's impressive growth records. Based on 7 key indicators such as research, infrastructure, talent, development, operating environment, commercial ventures, and government strategy – measured over the course of 12 months – it looks like China is promoting growth unlike any other.