DeepSeek V4 Pro goes official with 1M context, 3X higher prices 2026-08-13 Pro output tokens are therefore three times more expensive, while cache-miss input is also priced at three times the Flash rate.
Alibaba Cloud launches M890 supernode with 64-card AI compute 2026-08-13 The M890 supernode is also the first supernode architecture in China reported to have successfully run AI models exceeding 2 trillion parameters.
Zhipu AI opens institute in Hangzhou, partners with Zhejiang University 2026-08-13 Zhipu’s expanding Hangzhou presence reflects a broader trend among China’s leading AI companies: building research, talent and commercial ecosystems outside Beijing.
Qwen launches paid office assistant plans as Alibaba tests AI monetization 2026-08-12 The move comes just one week after Alibaba opened public testing of QwenWork, its enterprise-focused AI productivity platform.
DeepSeek recruits civil engineers as AI giants enter infrastructure race 2026-08-12 For AI companies, owning or controlling data centers, power resources and physical capacity can translate into lower costs and greater supply certainty.
CXMT joins MSCI Index, marking fast track into global capital markets 2026-08-12 MSCI announced on July 28 that CXMT had met the eligibility criteria, with the inclusion taking effect on August 10.
Farizon hits 600,000th EV milestone, targets 1 million units by 2030 2026-08-11 The company has ranked No. 1 in China’s new-energy commercial vehicle market for four consecutive years since entering the sector a decade ago.
Alibaba Cloud cuts AI data center build time to 100 days, costs by 10% 2026-08-11 The architecture, known as CUBE 5.0, raises the modularization rate of the five major systems from about 30% in earlier designs to 90%.
Qwen opens AI service platform, turns chats into one-stop transactions 2026-08-10 The first wave of partners covers more than 10 sectors, including logistics, housing, local services, wealth management and automobiles.
Alibaba’s ‘Seedance’ rival Wan3.0 intensifies AI video race 2026-08-07 Wan3.0 reflects a broader shift in AI video generation — from experimental content creation toward practical production workflows.
CXMT steps up next-gen chip production as China narrows memory gap 2026-08-06 If prototype testing meets expectations, its domestically developed LPDDR6 chips could enter large-scale production within the year.
Alibaba’s AI summit to signal AI shift from model to deployment 2026-08-06 More than 2,000 global leaders and industry experts are expected to participate in discussions throughout the event.
Cainiao launches three-day global delivery, challenges express giants 2026-08-06 Cainiao said that as 72-hour door-to-door delivery becomes accessible to more sellers, global e-commerce competition will enter a new phase.
‘Nickel King’ Tsingshan buys $570 million Shanghai site for HQ tower 2026-08-05 The Shanghai headquarters project represents Tsingshan’s latest effort to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s key trade and financial centers.
Alibaba’s Qwen3.8 pushes AI toward autonomous software development 2026-08-04 Qwen3.8 arrives as the AI industry moves from conversational models toward agentic systems that can independently complete multi-step tasks.
Alibaba opens QwenWork beta as AI office race shifts from models to platforms 2026-08-03 QwenWork combines three previously separate products — QoderWork, MuleRun and Wukong — into a single AI office platform.
CFMoto claims triple crown at Europe’s toughest off-road race 2026-08-03 CFMoto went head-to-head with established global motorcycle names including Yamaha, KTM, Honda and BMW.
DeepSeek V4-Flash boosts agent capabilities, advances funding and IPO plans 2026-08-03 The release of V4-Flash once again challenges the industry belief that larger models automatically deliver superior performance.
Leapmotor crosses 100,000 monthly deliveries, Geely accelerates global push 2026-08-03 The company has built a product lineup spanning four series — A, B, C and D — covering price ranges from 60,000 yuan ($8,888) to 300,000 yuan.
Geely to set up ‘2030 Lab’ to spur AI-driven vehicle innovation 2026-08-03 The move comes as Geely expands its “All-Domain AI” strategy from technology integration toward deeper vehicle intelligence.
Ant Digital eyes pre-IPO round as Ant accelerates tech spin-offs 2026-07-31 The company originated from Ant’s blockchain laboratory and has since expanded into three core business areas: AI services, blockchain services and cloud services.
AI services boom as young Chinese monetize new skills, data shows 2026-07-30 The trend reflects a broader shift: AI is moving from something people learn about to something they use to make money.
Zhejiang holds steady with 10 Fortune Global 500 companies 2026-07-29 The latest chart underscores the province’s resilience and Hangzhou’s growing role as one of China’s leading corporate headquarters.
Alibaba launches China’s first real-time voice AI agent 2026-07-28 Integrated into Qoder’s Quest mode, the feature lets users summon a persistent voice assistant from any interface.
Alibaba tests AI office agent as workplace AI race heats up 2026-07-28 The launch comes as China’s major technology companies consolidate overlapping AI products instead of allowing them to compete internally.
DeepSeek reportedly pauses new fundraising after leaked founder meeting 2026-07-27 The controversy stems from a transcript of what was described as a nearly four-hour closed-door investor session in mid-July.
Hikvision’s profit jumps 40% as AI businesses drive growth 2026-07-27 Combined with its previously completed 2025 annual dividend, total cash distributions this year are expected to exceed 11.9 billion yuan.
Alibaba Cloud runs 2.4T-parameter model on homegrown AI supernode 2026-07-24 The deployment marks the first time a domestically developed AI supernode has successfully run inference for a model with more than 2 trillion parameters.
Xiaohongshu denies IPO rumors amid renewed listing speculation 2026-07-23 Xiaohongshu’s statement, issued more than a month after the rumors began circulating, addressed only the IPO speculation and did not comment on the allegations.
Hangzhou is becoming a global innovation hub, Alibaba Cloud founder says 2026-07-22 Wang’s remarks reflect Hangzhou’s ambition to position itself not simply as China’s leading AI hub, but as a global center for open-source innovation.
Ant International raises $1.2 billion in debut funding round 2026-07-22 The fundraising marks a pivotal step in Ant Group’s post-restructuring capital strategy.
Alibaba showcases AI stack from chips to research agents at WAIC 2026 2026-07-20 Alibaba said shipments of its Zhenwu AI chips had reached 560,000 units by April, serving more than 400 customers across over 20 industries.
Qwen debuts upgraded AI glasses, first agent earbuds at WAIC 2026 2026-07-17 The launch reflects intensifying competition in AI wearables, where devices are evolving from voice assistants into autonomous AI agents.
Alibaba captures nearly half of China’s AI coding market, IDC says 2026-07-17 Alibaba said Qoder has attracted more than 5 million users worldwide and serves hundreds of thousands of enterprises.
Geely posts record first-half sales as EVs make up 57% of deliveries 2026-07-17 NEV exports reached 277,189 vehicles, soaring 585% from a year earlier and accounting for 58% of total exports.
DeepSeek said to prepare for IPO filing and new funding round 2026-07-16 DeepSeek reportedly generates annualized revenue of $400 million to $500 million, with gross margins exceeding 50% on its flagship API business.
CXMT prices record IPO as AI memory boom fuels investor demand 2026-07-15 It operates three 12-inch DRAM fabs in Hefei and Beijing with combined monthly capacity exceeding 300,000 wafers.
Alibaba leads $440M AIsphere funding, deepening AI video bet 2026-07-14 The investment marks Alibaba’s second backing of AIsphere after leading its $60 million Series B round in September 2025.
Alibaba clarifies Cainiao supply chain remains independent 2026-07-14 Cainiao’s domestic supply chain business formally joined Alibaba’s e-commerce business group on July 1.
Amap expands chauffeured rides to 23 overseas destinations 2026-07-13 Amap’s overseas expansion illustrates how Chinese internet companies are increasingly exporting service ecosystems, not just apps.
Yangtze River Delta VC rankings spotlight region’s top investors 2026-07-13 Three awards were announced: Top 30 Venture Capital Firms, Top 30 Private Equity Firms, and Top 10 Early-Stage Venture Capital Firms for the Yangtze River Delta.
Alibaba folds Cainiao’s China unit into e-commerce in logistics overhaul 2026-07-10 The restructuring extends a strategic shift that began after Alibaba withdrew Cainiao’s planned Hong Kong IPO in 2024.
CFMoto accelerates EV expansion with new production hub 2026-07-09 The strategy is reinforced by the company’s growing presence in international motorcycle racing.
Memory giant CXMT opens share subscription for $4.3 billion IPO 2026-07-09 The deal would rank second only to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation’s record 53.2 billion yuan STAR Market IPO in 2020.
Alipay embeds AI agents across 30 million offline commerce devices 2026-07-08 Rather than positioning AI solely as a tool for answering questions, Alipay is turning it into an operating system for brick-and-mortar commerce.
Ant Group takes 28% stake in Boohee as AI health race heats up 2026-07-08 The investment marks a broader expansion of Ant’s healthcare strategy — moving beyond access to medical services and into everyday health management.
Qwen adds ‘ingredient labels’ to AI health advice in bid to build trust 2026-07-08 The key question is no longer only whether AI can generate medical answers, but whether those answers can be trusted, explained and independently verified.
Alibaba Cloud tops China’s full-stack AI cloud market with 40.1% share 2026-07-07 Alibaba Cloud generated 23.9 billion yuan in revenue across the three segments, well ahead of rivals.
Geely, Gree deepen industrial crossover with EV tech pact 2026-07-06 Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate across vehicle smart hardware, core components for new energy vehicles and intelligent manufacturing.
Alibaba bans Claude Code internally over security concerns 2026-07-04 Industry analysts said Alibaba’s decision could prompt broader reviews of overseas AI tools by Chinese tech firms.
Alibaba consolidates agent tools to deepen bet on enterprise AI 2026-07-03 The three products currently target different aspects of enterprise productivity.
Hikvision becomes first camera maker to win EU cybersecurity certification 2026-07-03 The achievement comes as Chinese technology companies continue to face security-related restrictions and procurement scrutiny in several overseas markets.
China Mobile brings $737 million Yangtze Delta AI computing hub online 2026-07-02 Jiashan is the only location in Zhejiang included among the country’s 10 national data center clusters under the “East Data, West Computing” initiative.
Geely exports top 100,000 vehicles in June for first time 2026-07-02 Sales have now risen on both a monthly and annual basis for four consecutive months.
Leapmotor June deliveries jump 95% YoY, cross 90,000-unit milestone 2026-07-02 The June figure marked Leapmotor’s third consecutive monthly delivery record, following 71,387 vehicles in April and 81,569 in May.
Alibaba Cloud leads China relational database market with 26% share 2026-06-26 The performance marks the seventh consecutive year that Alibaba Cloud has ranked first in the market since 2019.
Qwen powers AI admissions surge as millions turn to chatbots 2026-06-25 Career prospects have emerged as the dominant concern among users as China wrestles with high youth unemployment rates in recent years.
Alibaba sues Pentagon over military blacklist designation 2026-06-25 The company argued that the decision violates the US Constitution’s due process protections and infringes on its free speech rights.
Alibaba explores sale of gaming unit Lingxi in latest strategic retreat 2026-06-25 This comes as the e-commerce and cloud computing giant continues to streamline operations and focus resources on AI and cloud computing.
Alibaba upgrades HappyHorse video AI, cuts generation costs by 25% 2026-06-23 The feature is designed for applications such as short-form dramas, livestream e-commerce and advertising campaigns.
Ant Group adds Xpeng’s He Xiaopeng to board in governance overhaul 2026-06-22 The appointment of He is particularly notable given his long-standing ties to Alibaba.
Cainiao to deploy climbing robots in Europe after 618 live trial 2026-06-19 The first warehouse deployment, built in collaboration with Alibaba’s cross-border platform AliExpress in Dongguan, Guangdong.
New DingTalk CEO unveils AI overhaul a week after taking helm 2026-06-19 According to the memo, DingTalk will establish a core platform business unit, and consolidate the Wukong and MuleRun teams into a new Wukong organization.
Geely-backed Caocao targets 200,000 autonomous cars under AI overhaul 2026-06-19 This pivot comes as it seeks to evolve from a ride-hailing operator into a broader physical AI mobility platform.
Alibaba’s Fliggy faces layoff reports as travel unit reshapes in AI era 2026-06-18 Multiple users claiming to be Alibaba employees said the cuts could range from 30% to 40%, while more extreme claims put reductions in some units as high as 50% or more.
Leapmotor hits 1.5 million deliveries as expansion kicks into higher gear 2026-06-18 The company now operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with over 2,000 sales and service outlets globally, including more than 950 overseas.
Alibaba unveils HappyOyster 1.0 interactive world model 2026-06-18 Unlike traditional text-to-video tools that render a fixed output after a prompt, HappyOyster continuously responds to user inputs during generation, allowing scenes to evolve in real time.
Alibaba expands cloud services to Paris, Johor as global data demand rises 2026-06-18 The buildout forms part of Alibaba’s previously announced $53 billion investment plan in AI and cloud infrastructure.
Alibaba debuts Qwen-Robot suite to power foray into embodied AI 2026-06-16 The models can be deployed independently or jointly, forming a unified base for robotic systems operating in real-world environments.
Cainiao denies breakup rumors as logistics titan expands global footprint 2026-06-16 Far from scaling back, Cainiao has made international growth a central strategic priority in 2026.
Alipay launches AI-first app redesign with new assistant ‘Ah Bao’ 2026-06-16 Instead of searching for services manually, users can ask the assistant to perform tasks or surface the relevant service directly.
Leapmotor starts local assembly for C10 model in Malaysia 2026-06-16 Leapmotor said the local assembly setup in Gurun will shorten delivery times, reduce supply chain costs, and improve competitiveness while better aligning the model with local demand.
Ant Group upgrades skin-check AI with optional doctor review 2026-06-15 The company said the system is the first in China to deploy a structured “AI answer plus doctor verification” collaboration model in a consumer-facing application.
Ant tests AI-powered Alipay as super apps race toward agent era 2026-06-15 The overhaul is being viewed as one of the most significant changes in Alipay’s history.
Alibaba denies chief scientist resignation rumor, defends AI restructuring 2026-06-14 Despite Alibaba’s denial of the resignation rumor, Zhou’s position adjustment has drawn mixed interpretations.
Geely to streamline group structure, consolidate entities, chairman says 2026-06-14 Li also cautioned against the industry’s growing tendency to compress vehicle development cycles.
Qwen turns early World Cup into prediction showcase after back-to-back hits 2026-06-13 The tool predicted Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa and South Korea’s 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic on opening day.
Alibaba AI chief reportedly seeks exit 6 days after new research role 2026-06-13 The reported departure surfaced just six days after the appointment, prompting speculation about the significance of Alibaba’s latest organizational overhaul.
Qwen launches World Cup prediction, challenges fans to beat AI 2026-06-12 The launch comes as fans debate whether large language models can outperform seasoned football observers in forecasting match results.
Alibaba-backed world model benchmark places Ant ahead of Nvidia 2026-06-11 WorldOlympiad aims to address a key challenge in the fast-growing field of world models: the lack of unified evaluation standards.
Alibaba names 33-year-old as DingTalk chief after work culture backlash 2026-06-11 The leadership change follows a wave of attention sparked by a 75,000-word essay published by a former DingTalk product manager.
Qwen launches free AI agent for China’s gaokao admissions planning 2026-06-10 The system combines three functions: generating admissions reports, planning application timelines, and answering interactive Q&A queries.
Chint deepens Alibaba Cloud partnership to embed AI across operations 2026-06-09 The agreement, announced on June 8, reflects growing efforts by traditional energy companies to deploy AI across generation, storage and grid operations.
Alibaba consolidates AI units under new Token Foundry division 2026-06-09 The newly created division will report directly to CEO Eddie Wu Yongming, underscoring the company’s intensified focus on AI.
Suzhou BioBAY drives $26.6B in overseas biopharma deals in Jan-May 2026-06-08 The growth is fueled by high-value strategic partnerships and the park’s focus on proprietary intellectual property.
NBA China, Alibaba launch AI basketball assistant ahead of finals 2026-06-05 Built on Alibaba’s Qwen large language model, NBA Chat integrates NBA historical statistics and in-depth player data to provide real-time basketball Q&A.
Zeekr-built robotaxi ‘Ojai’ joins Waymo commercial fleets 2026-06-05 The launch marks a significant shift for Waymo, which has historically relied on modified production vehicles, toward a purpose-built platform designed specifically for fully autonomous transportation.
Alibaba unveils VLA model to bridge fragmented physical tasks 2026-06-05 The launch positions Alibaba among a growing number of companies seeking to develop general-purpose AI models capable of operating in physical environments.
Alibaba adds CTO Wu Zeming to partnership committee amid AI race 2026-06-03 The promotion comes as Alibaba intensifies investment in AI across its consumer, cloud and enterprise operations.
Alibaba turns Qwen into platform for branded AI agents 2026-06-03 The move will enable companies to create customized agents inside Qwen, defining their own service scope and interactions while offering products and services through natural-language conversations.
Google sets up cross-border e-commerce hub in Hangzhou 2026-06-03 Google’s decision to base the acceleration center in Shangcheng reflects the region’s rapid export growth.
Alibaba unveils Qwen3.7-Plus, doubles down on autonomous AI agents 2026-06-02 Qwen3.7-Plus is the latest addition to the Qwen 3.7 family and is designed to combine perception, reasoning and task execution within a single workflow.
Zeekr drives Geely’s EV growth as overseas sales surge in May 2026-06-02 The strongest performance came from premium EV brand Zeekr, which delivered a record 34,377 vehicles in May, up 82% from a year earlier and 8.1% from April.
AliExpress turns to influencers as ‘618’ shopping fest goes global 2026-06-02 The campaign, which runs through June 10, brings together more than 100 influencers across 14 countries to host over 100 livestreams featuring more than 60 Chinese brands.
Genki Forest to build $148 million beverage plant in Hangzhou 2026-06-01 Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate annual output value of at least 1 billion yuan.
Leapmotor tops 80,000 deliveries for first time, expands Europe push 2026-06-01 Leapmotor delivered a cumulative 173,658 vehicles in the first five months of the year, still well short of its full-year target of 1 million units set at the start of the year.
Hikvision teams up with Master Kong to digitize factories, supply chain 2026-06-01 Under the partnership, Hikvision will provide end-to-end solutions for Master Kong’s production sites, covering planning, construction, operations and maintenance.
Qwen AI glasses top Tmall’s 618 smart eyewear sales chart 2026-06-01 Within 10 hours, it topped bestseller lists across multiple e-commerce platforms including Tmall, JD.com and Douyin, according to the company.
Cainiao REIT advances toward approval in potential Zhejiang first 2026-05-31 This move brings it a step closer to becoming Zhejiang’s first warehouse and logistics REIT sponsored by a private enterprise.
Geely to offer free World Cup airport pickup for owners in Mexico 2026-05-30 The company’s Mexican subsidiary will deploy dedicated vehicles and establish pickup points at major airports, including Mexico City, throughout the tournament period.