A strategic start to the new year Chinese artificial intelligence start up DeepSeek has begun 2026 by releasing a technical research paper that signals a clear strategic direction for its future development. Co authored by founder and chief executive Liang Wenfeng, the paper
A targeted approval amid ongoing tech controls The United States has granted an annual licence allowing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to import American chipmaking equipment into its fabrication plant in Nanjing, eastern China. The approval applies specifically to tools used at TSMC’s facility
Renewed momentum after a cautious period China’s mergers and acquisitions market is showing signs of renewed strength as investors prepare for a more active 2026. After several years marked by regulatory tightening, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tension, confidence is gradually returning to Chinese
A fresh proposal for building smarter AI models Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has released a new technical paper that is drawing attention across the machine learning community. The research outlines a novel architectural concept known as Manifold Constrained Hyper Connections, or mHC,
A Major IPO in a Crowded AI Landscape China’s generative artificial intelligence sector reached a new milestone as MiniMax Group formally launched its Hong Kong initial public offering. The Shanghai based company is seeking to raise up to HK$4.19 billion, or about US$538
A Platform Update Amid Rapid Growth China founded start up Tripo AI has unveiled a major upgrade to its flagship product at a moment of accelerating global adoption. The company announced the launch of Tripo Studio 1.0, a redesigned version of its 3D
A Sudden Surge in Demand Nvidia is facing mounting pressure to scale up production of its H200 artificial intelligence chips as demand from Chinese technology companies accelerates sharply. According to sources familiar with the matter, orders placed by Chinese firms for 2026 delivery
From Aerial Precision to Ground Transport China’s fast growing autonomous driving sector is seeing a familiar pattern repeat itself as talent and technology spill over from major technology firms into a new generation of start ups. One of the latest examples comes from
A Bold Vision for the Future of Medicine Biotechnology company Insilico Medicine is pursuing an ambitious goal that blends artificial intelligence with the uncertainties of drug discovery. Backed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, the firm is working to build what its founder
China’s artificial intelligence sector is approaching a milestone as Zhipu AI launches a major share sale in Hong Kong. The company is seeking to raise HK$4.35 billion, or about US$560 million, as it prepares for a stock market debut scheduled for January 8.
