Jiaxing races to build $15 billion media hub, banking on AI tools
The city’s large-scale audiovisual sector generated 16.28 billion yuan in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, up 15.9% from a year earlier.
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Rokid joins CCTV World Cup coverage in historic AI glasses push
The cooperation could help move AI glasses beyond early-stage technology demonstrations into broader commercial use cases tied to large-scale live events.
Leapmotor buys prime Hangzhou riverside site for $102M HQ project
However, local authorities attached strict conditions to the sale. The company must also invest at least 2 billion yuan in the project over the next five years.
Nongfu Spring founder backs solid-state battery materials push
The deal marks Zhong’s first move into EV battery materials. It also extends his strategy of targeting upstream industrial sectors rather than consumer-facing businesses.
Manycore Tech to launch LuxReal AI video tool for short dramas
The launch comes as AI video tools face weak user retention and uncertain monetization on the consumer side, pushing the industry toward enterprise workflows and B2B use cases.
PVC flooring maker Kingdom New Material files for Hong Kong IPO
Kingdom ranked first among suppliers in China’s PVC decorative materials export market by total export value in 2025, with products sold in more than 60 countries and regions.
Ant Group credit unit targets surge in solo founders with AI tools
According to platform data, nearly 5.7 million such firms have actively registered and built credit profiles on Sesame Enterprise Credit, up 42% from a year earlier.
EV motor startup Lyncwell bags $15M to scale energy-saving tech
For electric vehicles, that could translate into an additional driving range of 30 to 50 kilometers using the same battery pack.
Alibaba rolls 13th-month pay into bonus system, delays payout window
That effectively extends the gap between earnings payouts, with employees facing a period of up to roughly 15 months without receiving the consolidated bonus.
Hangzhou rises to China’s No. 4 talent magnet amid hiring push
Through its “Qinghe Cloud Recruitment” initiative, the city organizes more than 800 global recruitment events online each year and offers around 1 million job opportunities.