AI startups go global from day one
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Forget DeepSeek. Of China’s 5 new AI models, UBS prefers this one
As speculation over a new version of the DeepSeek AI model grows, several other Chinese tech companies have…
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch performances to welcome the ‘God of Wealth’ during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in…
China’s AI surge — real threat or hype?
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Microsoft president raises concerns over Chinese AI subsidies
Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks at a press conference at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia…
Alibaba unveils Qwen3.5 as China’s chatbot race shifts to AI agents
Qwen3 is Alibaba’s latest large language model, which it says combines traditional LLM capabilities with “advanced, dynamic reasoning.”…
China’s Baidu adds OpenClaw AI into search app for 700 million users
Chinese tech company Baidu, best known for its search engine, also operates cloud, mapping and other internet-based services.…
Zhipu leads rally in Chinese AI stocks, surging 30%, as a wave of new releases hits market
Information on Zhipu’s AI service on the web, dubbed Z.ai, arranged on a computer in Shanghai, Jan. 7,…
Asian software stocks plunge after U.S. peers decline on fears over AI-led disruption
Engineer working with statistical analysis report. Digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) concept. Kmatta | Moment | Getty…
China’s AI trade moves from infrastructure to applications. Stocks to watch
Local investors in China are excited about a new artificial intelligence stock trend. As trading volumes in the…
Chinese tech giants race to create the ‘everything app’ of the future
NANJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 25: Aerial view of Alibaba Jiangsu Headquarters at night on November 25, 2025 in…
Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI valuation up $500 million: sources
Pictured here is Moonshot AI’s Kimi chatbot displayed on a smartphone. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING…