According to Liu Liehong at the China Development Forum 2026 annual meeting, daily Token usage exceeded 140 trillion in March, rising more than 40% from the end of 2025 and gaining an official Chinese definition.
Liu Liehong, head of China’s data administration, said at the China Development Forum 2026 annual meeting that daily Token usage exceeded 140 trillion in March. He also said Token was officially defined as “词元” and described it as a value anchor. The new figures indicate usage rose more than 40% from the end of 2025, updating the topic with a higher March level and the official terminology introduced by Chinese authorities.