China One-Person Companies Leverage AI to Scale

A report from the Zhongguancun Talent Association says one-person companies (OPCs) in China are rapidly expanding, driven by AI tools, ecosystem support and government measures through June 2025. Metropolises including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen host many OPCs; nationwide OPCs exceed 16 million, with 2.86 million newly registered in H1 2025 (up 47% year-on-year). The trend reduces labor costs by up to 70% and boosts sales, but firms lack stable revenue pipelines.