China escalated its trade tensions with Japan on Wednesday by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors, a day after it imposed curbs on the …
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Zhipu Leads China’s ‘AI Tigers’ With Hong Kong IPO
Its listing marks a milestone for the country’s broader AI industry, which has been under pressure from tightening U.S. technology restrictions.
China to probe Meta’s $2 bn acquisition of AI startup Manus amid rising tech curbs
China’s Ministry of Commerce to investigate Meta’s acquisition of Manus, focusing on compliance with Chinese laws and AI sector regulations.
China to probe Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
China’s commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus. Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, announced last week that it was buying Manus, a …
China says ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan to only hit military companies
China’s export ban on dual-use items to Japan will only affect military firms, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, helping calm fears that Beijing might curb …
China brands go upmarket as Japan mounts EV charge at Singapore Motorshow
Models from Chinese carmakers priced from S$500,000 debut; Toyota and Honda officially introduce electric vehicles Read more at The Business Times.
China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition
Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.
Chinese OpenAI Challenger Zhipu’s IPO Mints New Billionaire
Zhipu, which operates a ChatGPT-like service called Z.ai, raised $558 million in the IPO. Its chairman, Liu Debing, amassed a fortune of $2.1 billion based on his stake in the Chinese AI model company …
Hong Kong IPO Fundraising to Rise Further After Leading Global Market in 2025, UBS China Chief Says
(Yicai) Jan. 8 — Hong Kong’s initial public offering market is expected to remain strong this year, with fundraising likely to rise further, Janice Hu, president of UBS Group’s China arm, said after …
Three Chinese AI, chip firms surge on Hong Kong debut after $1.19 billion IPO haul
Chinese AI, chip and robotics firms surged on Hong Kong debut after raising $1.19 billion, as Beijing fast-tracks tech listings to build domestic alternatives to US technology.
Crypto kingpin charged with fraud in NYC is arrested in Cambodia, deported to China
An alleged crypto fraud kingpin accused by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn of overseeing brutal forced labor camps has been arrested in Cambodia — but it’s not clear if he’ll ever face a judge in New…
Crypto Scam Kingpin Behind $15B Bitcoin Seizure Deported to China — What Happens Next?
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, the businessman at the center of what U.S. officials describe as one of the largest crypto scam and money laundering operations ever uncovered. The …
GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs
Crypto executives and lobby groups have expressed frustration over a new push by banks to ban third parties from paying yield on stablecoins.
