Tianjin Digital Human Timeline

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Tianjin is rapidly becoming a key hub for digital human development and AI integration across multiple sectors. The city has launched numerous initiatives including AI-powered digital humans in government services, education, port logistics, tourism, broadcasting, and live commerce. Major players like Cloudwalk Technology, Huawei, and local institutions have contributed to innovations such as PortGPT and the “Tianjin Port Digital Human” called “Tiantian”. Digital humans are now used in virtual teaching assistants, immersive tour guides, and livestream e-commerce platforms. Tianjin AI startups offer tools for generating customized digital human avatars from photos or videos. The government has introduced action plans to promote AI development, aiming for over 100 billion yuan in AI-related revenue, and established professional certification systems for digital human engineers. Universities and research institutions are deeply involved, offering training, launching joint projects with industry, and experimenting with AI applications in fields ranging from logistics to medicine.

See also:

China Meta Guide

[Aug 2025]

2025

  • August 8, 2025: Tianjin TEDA Library introduces AI intelligent experience space with virtual digital humans and other equipment to provide readers with cutting-edge digital reading experiences.
  • August 7, 2025: Tianjin Bank’s intelligent digital human platform project tender announced by Tianjin Hengtai Engineering Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
  • August 6, 2025: Tianjin Hengzhong Engineering Management Consulting Co., Ltd. announces Tianjin Bank’s AI intelligent product atlas project tender worth 1.59 million yuan, with Tianyang Hongye winning the bid.
  • July 31, 2025: Jintian City Law Firm’s digital humans “Jintian” and “Jinli” are launched, marking the firm’s entry into digital transformation.
  • July 17, 2025: Digital human application innovation center strategic cooperation signing takes place in Tianjin.
  • July 8, 2025: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine releases the “Tianhe Lingshu” large model and three-dimensional acupuncture digital humans.
  • June 27, 2025: Tianjin Hongmeng Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. provides digital human video production services.
  • June 25, 2025: Tianjin Hongteng Digital Technology Co., Ltd. launches digital human live streaming and AI voice services.
  • June 21, 2025: Tianjin University of Finance and Economics launches “AI Digital Human Navigator Professional Exploration Plan” for undergraduate admissions season.
  • June 18, 2025: Luo Yonghao’s digital human achieves breakthrough performance on Baidu e-commerce platform, with GMV exceeding 55 million yuan during live streaming.
  • June 16, 2025: Xiong’an Xingyuan Technology Co., Ltd.’s self-developed Xingyuan AI digital human debuts at the 2025 China Langfang International Economic and Trade Fair.
  • June 9, 2025: Tianjin promotes the action plan for artificial intelligence innovation development, supporting digital human teaching assistant systems.
  • May 26, 2025: Tianjin Banqiao Compulsory Isolation Drug Rehabilitation Center holds media open day featuring AI digital human “Officer Xiao Qiao” alongside traditional anti-drug education.
  • May 21, 2025: Digital human “Xiaoying” serves as tour guide at the Harbin Fair, though this appears to be in Heilongjiang, not Tianjin.
  • May 9, 2025: Tianjin Internet Finance Association hosts “AI Engine Drives Financial Intelligence Transformation” event featuring AI digital human interactions.
  • May 7, 2025: Tianjin Normal University launches AI counselor and digital counselor “Answer Person” teacher for student services.
  • April 30, 2025: Tianjin Normal University’s digital counselor becomes a service expert for college students, providing 24/7 student support.
  • April 17, 2025: Resource Development Group introduces AI digital human technology for innovative safety production training models.
  • April 16, 2025: Tianjin releases action plan to promote AI innovation development, targeting over 100 billion yuan in revenue from core AI enterprises by 2027.
  • April 6, 2025: Tianjin University’s 130th anniversary celebration features AI digital human interactions and other technological experiences.
  • March 28, 2025: Tianjin University of Finance and Economics promotes deep integration of AI technology with education, launching first batch of digital humans.
  • March 24, 2025: Chongqing launches first “DeepSeek live streaming digital human,” developed under guidance of Chongqing Technology Transfer Research Institute.
  • March 16, 2025: Reports emerge of fake AI-generated videos featuring Academician Zhang Boli from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine being used for fraudulent product endorsements.
  • March 14, 2025: Tianjin Renai College’s Wang Yifu leads digital human technology breakthroughs, including high-fidelity digital human images.
  • February 27, 2025: Hubei Province launches medical insurance AI digital human “Yibaoer” in collaboration with Alipay.
  • February 25, 2025: Tianjin University of Finance and Economics launches new courses featuring DeepSeek for intelligent learning and digital human design.
  • February 11, 2025: Multiple Tianjin AI and digital technology companies are recorded in industry databases.
  • January 26, 2025: Tianjin Nankai District’s elderly resident Cui Jinhai uses intelligent companion system with 6 digital humans for social interaction.
  • January 25, 2025: Tianjin Tax Bureau launches digital human broadcasting services for tax-related information dissemination.
  • January 17, 2025: Baidu Digital Industry Innovation Base settles in Tianjin Tiankai Jinnan Park, with over 2,000 innovative enterprises registered, including AI digital human interactive system developers.
  • January 10, 2025: Xinjiang Karamay launches first digital police officer “Xiao Ke” in the region, though this is not Tianjin-specific.
  • January 9, 2025: National smart tourism solutions list includes Tianjin Hengda Cultural Museum Technology Co., Ltd.’s immersive metaverse and digital human solutions.

2024

  • May 18, 2024: Tianjin University of Technology – Research paper published on marketing effects and mechanisms of virtual influencers in AI technology.
  • May 3, 2024: National Animation Park, Tianjin Binhai New Area – Digital twin technology demonstrated in motion capture studio for enhancing film animation and cultural preservation.
  • April 22, 2024: Tianjin 360 Science and Innovation Park – AI digital persona “Digital Lao Zhou,” modeled after Zhou Hongyi (founder of 360 Group), demonstrated personalized communication capabilities.
  • April 7, 2024: Tianjin University Peiyangyuan Campus – AI digital humans engaged visitors at a tech event, demonstrating teaching capabilities and casual conversation with fluent speech and realistic expressions.
  • April 5, 2024: Tianjin University – Introduced an “end-to-end, comprehensive AI teaching assistant” and virtual professor modeled after Professor Liu Yanli for engineering courses.

2023

  • November 1, 2023: Tianjin (location) – XiaoXing AI Digital Intelligence System officially launched, revolutionizing live broadcasting and e-commerce with custom digital avatars.