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Liaoning Province is rapidly advancing its digital transformation through a comprehensive, government-led strategy that integrates digital humans, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure across sectors. Initiatives include training programs for digital technology engineers, pilot projects using AI-powered digital hosts for public events, the creation of AIGC (AI-generated content) curriculum resources, and the deployment of virtual digital humans in services such as taxation, social security, and education. The province is also supporting AI startups, developing smart government platforms, and enhancing public digital literacy, with a strong focus on industrial revitalization, digital economy growth, and inclusive access to digital services for various demographics including students, the elderly, and rural populations.
The provincial capital Shenyang has emerged as an active hub for digital human development, integrating AI-powered virtual beings into public services, education, culture, and industry. The city has hosted major events like the Huawei VR Development Competition and the “AI Roaming Shenyang” short video contest, both showcasing local applications of digital humans. Universities such as Northeastern University and Shenyang Aerospace University are incorporating AI digital instructors into their curricula, while the government has launched digital human agents like “Xiao He” for intelligent governance. Local companies have developed 2.5D avatars, livestreaming systems, and immersive training platforms. The Shenyang Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park and various city-backed forums underscore strong municipal support for expanding digital human use cases, reflecting a coordinated push to position the city at the forefront of China’s metaverse and AI-driven digital economy.
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[Aug 2025]
2025
- July 23, 2025: Shenyang Municipal Government – AI digital human interpretation of policy documents related to housing procurement efforts launched on government website.
- July 11, 2025: Liaoning Mechatronics Vocational and Technical College – Tender announcement for AI digital image virtual reality training center construction including metaverse digital human models.
- July 8, 2025: Shenyang Chengtai Technology Co., Ltd. – AI digital human team from Shenyang City Construction College visited Dalian University School of Architectural Engineering for smart teaching innovation applications.
- June 10, 2025: Shenyang Special Event by Xingheyishixing Technology – AI empowerment training featuring digital human applications for enterprises, with many companies showing strong interest in intelligent customer service and digital human applications.
- May 14, 2025: Shenyang Aerospace University – Digital human technology mentioned in connection with multimodal intelligent agent development and application in educational settings.
- April 9, 2025: Ningshui Group – Artificial intelligence virtual digital human “Biao Shuai” launched on March 31st on smart education platform for interactive services.
- March 31, 2025: Liaoning State-owned Assets “Embracing AI” Special Action – Digital human “Guozi Xiaozhi” officially launched as host for the initiative launch ceremony in Liaoning.
- March 25, 2025: Liaoning State-owned Assets Research Institute – Digital human “Guozi Xiaozhi” made its debut at the launch ceremony held at Liaoning Friendship Hotel.
- March 21, 2025: Liaoning Beidou Cloud Digital Technology Co., Ltd. – Company focusing on multi-modal digital human technology and immersive intelligent interactive experiences established in Shenyang Heping District.
- March 7, 2025: Shenyang Heping District – AI government service intelligent agent “Xiao He” launched, featuring multi-modal digital human support and comprehensive AI technologies.
- March 2, 2025: Shenyang – Northeast China’s first AI data industry service platform officially launched, marking Shenyang’s advancement in artificial intelligence with digital human talent development plans.
- February 28, 2025: Aier Eye Hospital affiliated with Northeastern University in Liaoning – DeepSeek R1 empowers Aier digital human “Eyecho” for intelligent medical services, previously released in October 2024.
2024
- September 18, 2024: China launched its first AI digital human livestreaming studio dedicated to the agricultural sector in Qingdao (note: this entry mentions China broadly but was included in your research context).
- August 23, 2024: Chuan Guan News had their “digital human reporters in party media clients (Xiaoguan digital human)” application recognized as an innovative exemplary case at the China Newspaper New Media Development Conference in Shenyang.
2023
- September 28, 2023: The 2023 Liaoning International Investment and Trade Fair opened in Shenyang with digital human technology demonstrations in the Dalian exhibition area.
- August 29, 2023: Xiaoguan digital human reporter was showcased as a revolutionary new media communication tool during the China Newspaper New Media Conference in Shenyang.
2022
- September 26, 2022: Forty-five companies from across the country gathered to demonstrate AI applications including customized car avatars and intelligent sign language “translators” powered by “Zidong Taichu” artificial intelligence technology.