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Day: April 9, 2026

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DeepSeek rolls out ‘fast’ and ‘expert’ modes to offer tiered AI experience

admin2026-04-092026-04-0903 mins

The update marks the first time DeepSeek has introduced functional tiering since its debut in November 2023, signaling a shift toward more refined product positioning.

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Hangzhou expo highlights strengths of Zhejiang industrial supply chain

admin2026-04-0903 mins

The exhibition comes as Zhejiang cements its status as one of China’s most advanced industrial ecosystems.

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SuperPi snags Series A funding to scale smart mobility devices for aging users

admin2026-04-092026-04-0903 mins

Founder Yang Yuzhi said the company aims to evolve its offerings “from rehabilitation tools into intelligent mobility assistants,” helping older users maintain independence and improve quality of life.

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Hangzhou launches smart clearance tool to trim trade flows at Yiwu port

admin2026-04-092026-04-0902 mins

The port handles around 2,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) daily, peaking at over 4,000, with more than half destined for transshipment.

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Alibaba Cloud studio adds memory library to AI agents to tackle context loss

admin2026-04-092026-04-0902 mins

Most current AI agents lack long-term memory, which can lead to context loss in extended conversations or multi-session tasks, forcing users to repeatedly explain preferences and instructions.

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Ex-Li Auto execs launch Slash Robotics, betting on home humanoid future

admin2026-04-092026-04-0906 mins

Public records show that Slash Robotics marks the only alumni startup Li Auto has invested in over the past two years.

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Geely jumps 60% in 22-day HK rally on new models, tech push

admin2026-04-092026-04-0903 mins

This makes it the second-largest automaker listed in Hong Kong, as investors bet on an aggressive product cycle and advancing electrification technology.

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Zhejiang widens 2026 A-share listing lead with Zhoushan electric motor IPO

admin2026-04-092026-04-0902 mins

Zhejiang has remained one of China’s most active IPO regions, with the province accounting for eight deals — roughly a quarter of the total in the first quarter of 2026.

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Rokid puts IPO rumors on hold, focuses on new AI glasses pipeline

admin2026-04-092026-04-0904 mins

While corporate registration changes completed in March 2026 often precede IPOs, Zhu reiterated the company is concentrating on product launches rather than listing in the near term.

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Manycore Tech starts share sale, eyes first global space-intelligence IPO

admin2026-04-092026-04-0903 mins

The offering marks Manycore as the first global space-intelligence company to go public and the first among Hangzhou’s so-called “Six Little Dragons” to hit the capital markets.

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Recent News

  • Qwen expands travel push with 100-plus partners ahead of May holiday
  • Alibaba opens Qwen to third-party services, starting with airline
  • Fortune 500 education arm becomes Zhejiang’s first EdTech unicorn
  • Hangzhou adds 8 unicorns, tightening grip on Zhejiang’s startup landscape
  • Zhejiang unicorn ranks swell to 58 as AI, chips drive next wave

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