Chinese teenagers flock to tech frontline to touch the future amid AI study-tour boom

Chinese teenagers are increasingly participating in AI-themed study tours, with bookings surging 370 percent year-on-year according to Ctrip, as they seek hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies. This trend is fueled by China's broader AI boom, with over 6,000 AI enterprises last year and a core AI industry output projected to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan. Travel agencies are adapting, with some dedicating over 80 percent of study tour itineraries to AI-related activities. The government is supporting this through initiatives like "AI Plus Education" to prepare students for an AI-driven future, fostering curiosity and critical thinking beyond traditional classrooms.