Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: AIDD, robotaxi, mining truck, AI chip…
Shanghai AI drugmaker Anew Labs raised $290 million in its first standalone funding round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion.
Day: September 17, 2026
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Qwen expands health capabilities with medical and nutrition databases
The latest additions broaden that effort from drug and product information to medical knowledge and nutrition data.
China’s robovan makers shift from selling vehicles to selling capacity
Under a service model, customers pay for transportation capacity without having to own, insure or maintain the vehicles.
Leapmotor unveils new architecture as it enters plug-in hybrids, robotics
Through its partnership with Stellantis, Leapmotor International now has more than 1,000 sales and service outlets across 45 markets.
DeepSeek engineer’s viral essay lays bare the AI replacement paradox
The essay offers an unusual glimpse into how AI automation is being perceived by engineers at the cutting edge of China’s AI industry.
Geely and Renault roll out first locally made EV at Brazil plant
The first vehicle rolling off the line less than a year after the partnership was signed highlights the speed of the approach.