China's AI Cybersecurity Market Grows Amidst Competition with US Firms

As of May 10, 2026, China's AI cybersecurity industry is projected to reach US$8.7 billion by 2030, a significant increase from US$1.58 billion in 2025. This growth is driven by domestic vendors adopting AI technologies in areas such as security operations and threat detection. Leading US firms like Anthropic and OpenAI are advancing their AI models, prompting China to enhance its own capabilities. Austin Zhao from IDC China notes that while China's models are currently lagging, they are rapidly improving. The competitive landscape indicates a strong push from China to close the gap in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Key Points: • China's AI cybersecurity market is expected to grow to US$8.7 billion by 2030. • Domestic vendors are increasingly adopting AI for security operations and threat detection. • US firms like Anthropic and OpenAI are leading in AI model advancements.