Fabless GPU designer aims to capitalize on Beijing’s push for homegrown technology
MetaX’s GPU is on display at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in July 2025 (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
WATARU SUZUKI
December 17, 2025 10:41 JST
SHANGHAI — Shares of Chinese chip startup MetaX Integrated Circuits rose more than sixfold in its trading debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s tech-focused STAR market on Wednesday, underscoring bullish investor sentiment over the country’s push to become self-sufficient in cutting-edge semiconductors.