China's AI sector is gaining attention with Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, emerging as a key figure. His recent participation in a meeting with China's premier highlights DeepSeek's increasing influence in the open-source large language model space, projected to be significant by 2025. Liang emphasized the need for new growth drivers through scientific innovation to enhance people's livelihoods, signaling the importance of technology in China's economic strategy.