The world’s second AI superpower: model releases, chip restrictions, app battles and policy shifts.
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Beijing-based Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, an open-source model featuring 2.8 trillion parameters. The company claims the model outperforms top-tier US competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic in specific capabilities.
SCMP Technology · 64d ago
Moonshot AI is preparing to launch its next-generation model, Kimi K3. The model is expected to feature a massive parameter scale ranging from 2 trillion to 3 trillion.
36氪 · 65d ago
President Xi Jinping will make his first appearance at China's premier AI conference. This signals Beijing's strategic focus on AI development amidst intensifying technological competition with the US.
Bloomberg Technology · 68d ago
Westwell Technology is pursuing an IPO on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, leveraging the new 'Fourth Standard' for tech companies. The company specializes in AI-driven autonomous logistics for ports and factories, with Seres as a major client.
虎嗅 · 78d ago
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine has achieved the top ranking in global performance benchmarks. Notably, it accomplishes this feat without relying on traditional GPU architecture, challenging current hardware trends.
Wired · 83d ago
China is drafting a massive $295 billion blueprint to expand AI data center infrastructure over the next five years. The strategy explicitly aims to reduce reliance on American hardware, specifically targeting the exclusion of Nvidia chips.
The Next Web (TNW) · 102d ago
A consortium including Huawei and Shenzhen Hetao College has successfully utilized the Ascend 910C to perform full-parameter post-training on a 1.6 trillion parameter model. This marks a significant milestone for domestic AI computing capabilities in China.
Pandaily · 103d ago
ByteDance's AI assistant Doubao will launch paid subscription services in late June 2026. The company plans to integrate e-commerce features with its AI model by Q3 to prepare for long-term commercialization.
36氪 · 110d ago
Sunrise, spun out of SenseTime’s chip business, reportedly raised RMB2 billion ($280 million) at a post-money valuation of about RMB20 billion. The company is developing chips focused on AI inference, and the financing would nearly double its valuation from the previous round.
TechNode · 19d ago
Enflame Technology has launched its STAR Market offering, targeting RMB 6 billion in fundraising with subscriptions opening on September 2. Tencent is both a major shareholder and the company’s largest customer.
钛媒体 · 25d ago
Chinese AI chipmaker Biren Technology expects first-half 2026 revenue to rise by as much as 2,107%, reflecting accelerating demand for domestically developed AI hardware. The Shanghai-based GPU maker joins Hygon Information Technology and Cambricon Technologies in reporting strong momentum during China’s high-tech boom.
SCMP Technology · 33d ago
Lin Junyang announced the founding of Pragmatik Labs in Shanghai to develop next-generation agents. The startup is backed by Gaorong Ventures, HongShan, and Tencent at a reported $2 billion valuation, highlighting researchers’ growing influence in China’s technology sector.
Pandaily · 33d ago
AI video generation company Aishi Tech has completed a massive 2.98 billion RMB C-round funding round, led by Alibaba. The company plans to use the capital to accelerate its foundational video model development and global expansion.
虎嗅 · 47d ago
Alibaba's T-Head unit has open-sourced its SAIL software stack, which powers its Zhenwu AI chip series. This move aims to reduce developer reliance on Nvidia's proprietary CUDA ecosystem.
SCMP Technology · 63d ago
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly preparing for an IPO, aiming to submit applications by late 2026 or early 2027. The company is currently seeking a pre-IPO valuation of at least 480 billion RMB.
IT之家 · 66d ago
Chinese AI pioneer DeepSeek is reportedly exploring additional funding shortly after closing a $7 billion round. This highlights the intense capital requirements for competitive AI development.
Bloomberg Technology · 67d ago
Sugon has launched the Dawn 8000, China's first fully domestic super-AI fusion cluster capable of supporting 100,000 cards. The system integrates Hygon processors and connects directly to the National Supercomputing Internet.
Pandaily · 68d ago
Zhipu AI has announced a massive 31.375 billion HKD share placement to fund R&D and operations, despite its high market valuation. While its GLM-5.2 model has achieved global recognition, the company faces significant financial pressure with high burn rates and a need to transition from local deployment to API-based revenue.
虎嗅 · 71d ago
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd. has officially received approval for its IPO registration on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market.
36氪 · 71d ago
Enflame Technology has received official approval from the CSRC to proceed with its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market. This marks a significant milestone for the Chinese AI chip developer as it prepares to enter the public capital markets.
36氪 · 72d ago
Huawei is set to unveil its next-generation Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing cluster and the world’s first AI agent-powered smartphone at the upcoming World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. This move highlights China's aggressive push to advance its domestic AI infrastructure and consumer hardware capabilities.
SCMP Technology · 74d ago
Shanghai Biren Technology has secured HK$7 billion in funding to accelerate the production of its high-performance GPUs. This move aims to strengthen domestic alternatives to Nvidia chips amidst ongoing supply constraints in China.
The Next Web (TNW) · 75d ago
Chinese chip giant JCET is investing 7.8 billion yuan to build a new advanced packaging and testing facility in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area. This expansion aims to meet the surging demand for domestic AI-capable chips.
SCMP Technology · 86d ago
Tencent is integrating DeepSeek-powered AI agents into its enterprise communication platform. This move aims to enhance ecosystem stickiness in the competitive post-ChatGPT market.
Bloomberg Technology · 87d ago
DeepSeek is aggressively recruiting for research and engineering roles, while Zhipu AI has seen its market valuation exceed 1 trillion HKD. Additionally, ECARX has announced an 1.8 billion RMB acquisition of the Flyme software business.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 88d ago
ByteDance is actively seeking domestic Chinese chip suppliers to support its massive AI infrastructure needs. This move aims to mitigate the impact of Nvidia supply constraints and regulatory hurdles in the Chinese market.
SCMP Technology · 93d ago
Alibaba has launched the Qwen-Robot embodied AI model series, while ByteDance has elevated robotics to a core business priority. These internet giants are leveraging their massive data resources and AI capabilities to transform China's robotics industry.
Pandaily · 93d ago
Tencent, Alibaba, and Ant Group are pivoting their consumer AI strategies by integrating 'Skill' systems and agentic capabilities into their massive super-apps. This shift moves beyond simple chatbots toward complex task planning and service orchestration within existing ecosystems.
虎嗅 · 93d ago
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co. has received approval for an initial public offering.
Bloomberg Technology · 96d ago
China's Ministry of State Security has issued a warning regarding AI relay services that provide access to restricted foreign models. The authority highlighted significant concerns over data privacy, potential leaks, and unauthorized cross-border data transfers.
SCMP Technology · 102d ago