Google Search AI Overview Now Supports Chinese
Google’s AI Overview feature in Search finally supports Chinese! That’s great news for Chinese users who rely on Google. It used to only work in languages like English and Japanese, but now we can experience this powerful feature in Chinese at last.
Google’s AI Overview
As you can see in the screenshot, once you enter Chinese keywords, the AI Overview answer appears at the top of the search results.
Note: The AI Overview feature in Google Search is still region-restricted. In my testing it works in the United States, while Hong Kong currently doesn’t support it.
Comparing with Baidu’s AI Overview
Speaking of AI Overview in search engines, Baidu offers a similar experience. Here’s a quick comparison between the two:
Baidu’s Advantages
- Fast response speed
- Sleek interface design
- Accurate understanding of Chinese
Baidu’s Drawbacks
- Trigger conditions are unstable, so many common queries won’t surface the AI Overview
- Limited coverage
I tried a few search terms and found that Baidu often doesn’t show the AI Overview for the same keywords. Below are two examples—feel free to experiment on your own.
Value of AI Overview
AI Overview is essentially a natural language summary of the search results, and it adds value in several ways:
- Saves browsing time by giving quick access to key information.
- Natural-language summaries are easier to digest.
- Provides cited links for deeper reading.
How I Personally Use Search
Here’s how I approach search right now:
- Mobile: I lean toward ChatGPT, Doubao, and other AI tools because they can already access the web.
- Desktop: I split my time between traditional search and AI tools.
- Simple keyword lookups: traditional search is faster and more direct.
- Complex questions: AI tools handle them better.
Final Thoughts
- Search engine recommendations:
- First choice: Google Search (if you can access it)
- Alternative: Baidu Search plus an AI assistant (I recommend Doubao)
- Search experiences keep evolving in the AI era, so it’s worth staying curious and trying new approaches.
