The article discusses China’s dominance in patent applications related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) compared to the United States. According to data from the World Intellectual Property Organization, China accounted for nearly two-thirds of all international patent applications for generative AI systems between 2013 and 2021. In contrast, the US filed only around 15% of such applications during the same period. Generative AI refers to technology that can create new content like text, images, audio, and video based on training data. The surge in Chinese patent filings reflects the country’s ambition to lead the world in cutting-edge AI technologies. However, experts caution that the sheer number of patents does not necessarily translate into superior innovation or market dominance. The US still leads in high-quality research and the commercialization of AI products and services. Nevertheless, China’s aggressive push in generative AI underscores its determination to become a global AI powerhouse.