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CX Daily: China’s Tech Sector Catches AI Funding Fever

Published: May. 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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Fueled by the dizzying valuations of U.S. tech giants, a parallel capital frenzy has been ignited in China, pushing artificial intelligence (AI) startups, chipmakers and internet platforms into a blistering rush for funding.

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