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Tech Brief (Sept. 2): China Rolls Out Mandatory AI Labeling

Published: Sep. 2, 2025 1:45 p.m. GMT+8

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New regulations require labeling for AI-generated content

The measures for labeling AI-generated content, issued by four government bodies including the Cyberspace Administration of China, took effect on Sept. 1. The rules require all AI-generated text, images, and videos to be clearly labeled. Platforms must review content, verify the presence of such labels, and add risk warnings to unlabeled or suspected AI-generated material to curb the spread of false information.

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China mandated labeling of all AI-generated content from Sept. 1, with platforms required to review and add warnings.
Meituan open-sourced the 560-billion-parameter LongCat-Flash-Chat model, and Tencent Hunyuan released its 7-billion-parameter translation model.
WeRide started robotaxi tests in Singapore, while Leapmotor and Nio reported August NEV delivery increases of 88% and 55%, respectively.

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Who’s Who

Meituan: Meituan open-sourced its 560-billion-parameter LongCat-Flash-Chat model, making it available on GitHub and Hugging Face. This model utilizes a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, featuring 560 billion total parameters and 18.6 billion to 31.3 billion active parameters.

Tencent Hunyuan: On September 1, Tencent Hunyuan open-sourced its Hunyuan-MT-7B translation model, a lightweight model with 7 billion parameters. This model facilitates translation across 33 languages, including five Chinese ethnic minority languages or dialects and Mandarin. They also open-sourced Hunyuan-MT-Chimera-7B, an integrated model designed to produce superior translations.

WeRide: WeRide, an autonomous driving company, has initiated robotaxi testing in Singapore. Their first fleet of GXR robotaxis is currently undergoing simulated road tests at Nanyang Technological University. The company aims for deployment on public roads by late 2025, pending certification and approval.

Leapmotor: Leapmotor announced strong August deliveries, with approximately 57,100 new-energy vehicles (NEVs) delivered, an 88% year-on-year increase. The company has led China's NEV startups in deliveries for six consecutive months and has surpassed 900,000 cumulative deliveries as of August 20.

Nio: Nio saw a significant rebound in sales, with approximately 31,300 NEVs delivered in August, marking a 55% year-on-year increase. This follows "weak sales in the first half of 2025". The new Onvo L90 model contributed significantly, delivering over 10,000 units in its first month, setting a new record for Nio models.

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What Happened When

Aug. 2025：: Leapmotor delivered approximately 57,100 new-energy vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of over 88%.

Aug. 2025：: Nio delivered approximately 31,300 new-energy vehicles, a 55% year-on-year increase; the Onvo L90 model delivered over 10,000 units in its first month.