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Zhipu and Minimax begin trading Thursday and Friday, respectively, in a litmus test of whether investors believe China’s fledgling AI industry can compete on a global stage. Zhipu is a six-year-old …
Baidu’s AI Chip Unit Eyes Hong Kong IPO
Baidu’s AI chip unit Kunlunxin is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO. It sits at the center of China’s push to replace Nvidia.
Soaring prices, but shrinking demand as China’s memory chip market falters
China’s spot market for memory chips is surging on tight global supply, but Shenzhen vendors say sky-high quotes are scaring off buyers.
China touts new microwave weapon that ‘can destroy drone swarm from 3km away’
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China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2025
In this China Monthly Tax Brief for December 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to individuals and businesses …
China’s central bank signals reserve ratio, interest rate cuts in 2026
Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year.
China Vanke wins nod from lenders to defer interest payments, sources say
China Vanke has struck a deal with domestic lenders to defer loan interest payments to September, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the state-backed developer scrambles to avoid a …
China extends banks’ bulk bad loan disposal programme through end-2026, sources say
China’s financial regulator has extended a policy allowing banks to transfer bad personal loans in bulk until the end of this year, said two sources with knowledge of the matter, as lenders grapple …
Baidu’s AI chip arm may raise up to US$2b in HK IPO, banks picked — Bloomberg
AI-related companies are going public in Hong Kong to tap investor demand for a sector deemed strategic by Beijing as it pushes for technological self-reliance.
China Sells the World on Its Duty-Free Island, Amid a $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.” …
Elon Musk says China will ‘far exceed the rest of the world in AI compute’
Elon Musk says China’s electricity advantage gives it the edge to “far exceed the rest of the world in AI compute.” …
