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ZTE Sanctioned
Telecom equipment maker falls foul of Washington again, after failing to follow through on agreement to discipline employees who sold products to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.
ZTE Hit by 7-Year U.S. Ban on Tech Exports
Telecom equipment company is accused of making false statements in last year’s settlement for violating U.S. sanction laws
Enflame Surges 188% in Shanghai Debut as AI Chip Boom Continues
The Tencent-backed chipmaker rounds out a string of stellar listings by the Chinese mainland’s top five AI chip startups
Tencent-Backed AI Chipmaker Enflame Eyes $9 Billion Valuation in IPO
Chipmaker plans to raise about $911 million as demand for domestic AI processors surges
In Depth: Chinese Smartphone-Makers Bet on AI Agents
Honor, StepFun and Nubia are pitching agent-powered devices as the industry’s next big thing, but unproven consumer demand and walled-garden app ecosystems suggest the technology isn’t ready for the masses
China Issues First Level 3 Certifications Under AI Device Grading System
The new national grading system recognizes 66 products from 17 companies, setting a benchmark for autonomous smart hardware
China Clears Mobile AI Models, Paving Way for Apple Intelligence
Apple is set to bring AI features to Chinese users through Alibaba after regulators approved the first batch of mobile-focused generative AI models
Tencent Lets AI Agent Make Purchases Through WeChat Pay
The integration with WorkBuddy allows the agent to search for deals, initiate payments and deduct funds after user approval, as Chinese tech giants race to turn AI agents into gateways for consumer services
Poly Property Snags Shenzhen Plot for Record High Price in Furious Bidding War
The intense 291-round auction pushes the unit price of the residential land in the city’s Nanshan Science and Technology Park past a previous peak set in 2025, highlighting state developers’ appetite for scarce premium assets
Tencent Opens WeChat to Handset Makers’ AI Assistants
Honor is the first brand to support the “Agent-to-Agent” feature, while Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo integrations are in the pipeline
Cover Story: China’s Tech Sector Catches AI Funding Fever
Foundation model startups, memory-chip makers and established internet giants are accelerating fundraising and IPO plans as they chase Silicon Valley-sized valuations
Lightelligence Sets Record IPO Gain with 383% Surge on Hong Kong Debut
The Shanghai-based startup, backed by tech giants and global funds, marked the largest first-day gain for a new main board listing in nearly a decade
U.S. Trade Panel Opens Patent Probe Into Hisense
ITC launches a Section 337 investigation tied to a complaint by InnoTV Labs over certain display devices and media players
Optical Interconnect Maker Lightelligence Files for Hong Kong IPO
The Shanghai startup is seeking funds for R&D and commercialization as AI data centers shift from copper to optical links
Beijing Orders Telecom Overhaul to Track Drones in Lower Skies
Pilot programs in 10 cities will test 5G-Advanced systems that combine communication and radar-like sensing functions
In Profile: Megvii Co-Founder Is Back Riding the Latest AI Wave
Yin Qi marks his return by joining developer StepFun as chairman, betting on a business that aims to integrate large models with smartphones and intelligent cars
Texas Doubles Down on China Tech Ban, Adding AI and E-Commerce Giants
Alibaba, Baidu, Xiaomi, and 23 others join blacklist as governor Abbott cites security threats
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