Alibaba sells game unit Lingxi Games for more than $1.5 billion, media reports 2026-08-14 Maintaining the existing team and monetizing established titles could provide a path toward a future IPO or another asset sale.
Infiforce raises nearly $148 million to build ’embodied brain’ 2026-08-14 Infiforce says it will soon release what it describes as the world’s first embodied model built around high-quality Ego data.
Shanghai unveils 20 measures to boost private investment in deep-tech 2026-08-14 The plan focuses on expanding investment opportunities, strengthening financial support and improving the policy environment.
Jiangsu targets $9 billion commercial space output by 2028 2026-08-14 Jiangsu is positioning its manufacturing base to become a key part of China’s commercial space supply chain.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: AI components, robot parts… 2026-08-13 Recent rounds target the hardware and software layers needed to scale humanoid robots from components to intelligent systems.
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.
Zhejiang University’s new campus to rise next to Westlake University 2026-08-13 The new campus will be part of Zhejiang University’s existing Zijingang Campus, rather than a separate university campus.
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.
Former Qwen chief Lin Junyang launches AI startup at $2 billion valuation 2026-08-13 HongShan and Gaorong Capital jointly led the round, with Tencent and the government-backed Shanghai Engine Fund also participating.
Zhejiang unveils 18 measures to boost brain-computer interface sector 2026-08-13 By 2030, Zhejiang aims to establish a BCI technology and industrial innovation hub with strong international competitiveness.
Unitree’s humanoid robot output hits 18,000 as production ramps up 2026-08-13 For the global robotics industry, the significance of Unitree’s production figures extends beyond one company.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Humanoid robotics, quantum, server CPU… 2026-08-12 China’s deep-tech startups are drawing fresh capital across embodied AI, quantum computing and advanced semiconductors.
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.
Shanghai lands first reusable rocket factory in Lingang area 2026-08-12 The facility is the first reusable launch vehicle assembly base and research center established by a commercial rocket company in Lingang.
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.
Nearly 20,000 ‘lucky’ investors hit the Unitree IPO jackpot 2026-08-12 The extremely low allocation rate highlights investor enthusiasm for China’s first humanoid robot stock.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: AI drug discovery, robotics, BCI… 2026-08-11 AI biotech, industrial robotics and brain-computer interface startups secured fresh funding to advance next-generation technologies.
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.
Quantum precision firm Ciqtek soars over 400% in STAR Market debut 2026-08-11 Ciqtek is among a small number of companies globally capable of independently developing the full chain of quantum sensing technologies.
OpenAI-backed AI language startup Speak sets up China base in Hangzhou 2026-08-11 AI speaking platforms offer lower marginal costs, round-the-clock availability and personalized interaction, potentially reshaping the market.
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%.
Unitree IPO draws 0.018% odds, among China’s toughest new-share bets 2026-08-10 Unitree’s final rate therefore makes it one of the most difficult new shares for retail investors to secure this year.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Biotech, metrology, chips… 2026-08-10 Deep-tech companies across biotech, precision manufacturing and photonic computing secured fresh capital to accelerate commercialization.
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.
Suzhou park’s trade surges past $151B, fueled by AI hardware boom 2026-08-10 Suzhou Industrial Park’s milestone offers a glimpse into how AI is changing the geography of global manufacturing.
Unitree IPO draws frenzy as listing set to mint new millionaires 2026-08-10 Beyond the wealth creation story, Unitree’s IPO represents a broader market bet on China’s ambitions in embodied intelligence.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: fusion, space comms, AI vision models… 2026-08-09 Latest funding rounds underscored advances in next-generation energy systems, satellite infrastructure and intelligent computing.
Nasn jumps 64% on HK trading debut as first drive-by-wire listing 2026-08-07 By 2025 sales volume of brake-by-wire solutions, Nasn ranked among China’s top three domestic suppliers in the sector.
Unitree founder maps out embodied AI push after IPO pricing 2026-08-07 Unitree plans to explore a wider range of robot products, including humanoid robots, quadruped robots, mechs and other robotic platforms.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: manufacturing, cell therapy, space chip… 2026-08-07 Recent rounds backed precision printing, cell therapy, space chips and advanced medical devices.
Chipmaker Semitech soars over fourfold in Chi-Next trading debut 2026-08-07 Semitech’s strong market debut illustrates how investors are reassessing the prospects of China’s domestic analog semiconductor industry.
Agtech startup iSeen unveils rail-free robot to clean pig pens 2026-08-07 The company says a single unit can perform work equivalent to that of three employees and has already secured orders from several large-scale farming operators.
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.
Zhejiang sets 20,000-unit humanoid robot production goal by 2027 2026-08-07 The province will build a core industry worth 20 billion yuan ($3 billion), with related industries exceeding 50 billion yuan.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Physical AI, aerospace, world model… 2026-08-06 The latest rounds backed physics engines, satellite propulsion systems and AI models designed to understand and simulate the physical world.
Unitree sets IPO above $22 per share, surpassing forecasts 2026-08-06 Unitree, widely known as one of the “Six Dragons of Hangzhou,” has gained global recognition through its quadruped and humanoid robot platforms.
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.
Unitree reportedly prices STAR Market IPO at $15 per share 2026-08-06 Unitree’s IPO will provide one of the first public-market benchmarks for China’s emerging robotics sector.
Robovan upstart Zelostech wins Changi Airport T5 project 2026-08-06 For overseas investors and industry observers, Zelostech’s Singapore journey offers a different perspective on autonomous driving competition.
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.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: robot parts, optics, edge AI… 2026-08-05 New funding rounds spanned humanoid robot supply chains, AI-powered laboratories, autonomous vehicles and edge intelligence platforms.
Hangzhou opens first cross-river drone delivery route 2026-08-05 The city has built 14 public drone takeoff and landing hubs, more than 600 terminal landing points and nearly 350 operational routes.
‘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.
Zhejiang introduces ‘white list’ to steer investment into emerging sectors 2026-08-05 The new framework aims to clarify which industries deserve priority attention and which require more cautious evaluation.
Shanghai launches $740M fund as bank, industrial capital join forces 2026-08-05 The fund’s launch comes as Shanghai moves to implement its industrial strategy for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Space, fusion, biotech, solar, robotics… 2026-08-04 Deep-tech startups in space, fusion, biotech and solar secured fresh funding as investors backed next-generation technologies.
MagicLab breaks ground on Wuxi plant to begin robot mass production 2026-08-04 The factory launch comes as China’s embodied AI sector moves beyond early-stage technology validation.
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.
Ant-backed Robbyant eyes $222 million funding to build robotic ‘brains’ 2026-08-03 Robbyant has positioned itself as an intelligence-layer provider, following a “build the brain, not the body” strategy.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: robotics, BCI, quantum, eVTOL, AI chips… 2026-08-03 Investors are pouring money into frontier technologies from embodied intelligence and brain-computer interfaces to quantum computing and AI chips.
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.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Physical AI, eVTOL, cell therapies… 2026-07-31 Investors are backing frontier technologies spanning embodied intelligence, next-generation aviation and advanced therapies.
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 and frontier tech fuel Hangzhou’s 12% foreign investment growth 2026-07-31 High-tech industries accounted for a record 68.1% of the city’s newly utilized foreign investment, 25.7 percentage points above the national average.
Unitree targets $6 billion valuation in final step toward August IPO 2026-07-31 Unitree will also retain a dual-class voting structure, with founder and CEO Wang Xingxing controlling 68.78% of voting rights.
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.
Steel-drill maker CH Tools jumps nearly 200% in Shenzhen IPO debut 2026-07-30 The listing underscores investor appetite for specialized manufacturing companies with established industrial niches.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: human-AI collaboration, brain health… 2026-07-29 The latest deals underscore investor appetite for startups building practical AI applications and next-generation hardware for global markets.
Ningbo’s NEV exports double as China revs up EV push overseas 2026-07-29 The surge reflects the rapid overseas expansion of Chinese EV manufacturers, as global demand for affordable electric vehicles continues to rise.
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.
Standard Robots’ IPO gamble puts China’s robotics boom under scrutiny 2026-07-29 Standard Robots’s challenges are not unique. The company represents a broader profitability dilemma facing China’s robotics industry.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Medical AI, drug discovery, AI infrastructure 2026-07-28 SenseCare tops 10 billion yuan in valuation, while AI drug discovery, digital pathology and AI infrastructure startups secure new funding.
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.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: home audio, life sciences, legal AI… 2026-07-27 New financing rounds have backed companies spanning home audio, legal AI, life sciences and advanced materials.
CXMT shares surge 466% in blockbuster STAR Market debut 2026-07-27 The closing price was only 1% below the opening level, with the stock trading at elevated levels throughout the session.
Zhejiang introduces China’s first AI ‘one-person company’ standard 2026-07-27 Zhejiang’s new standard offers an early institutional framework for what many see as the emerging AI-powered “solo entrepreneur” economy.
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.
Memory titan CXMT surges in record STAR Market debut 2026-07-27 CXMT’s listing marks the largest semiconductor IPO in A-share history and one of Asia’s biggest public offerings this year.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: robot brain, chip inspection, 4D radar… 2026-07-26 The latest deals highlight investor appetite for companies with proven products, growing customer traction and clear industrial applications.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: robotics, AI processor, nuclear fusion… 2026-07-24 The funding will accelerate commercialization, manufacturing and next-generation technology development.
Unitree launches As2-W wheeled quadruped to challenge arch rival 2026-07-24 As the two companies compete on performance, cost and deployment speed, they are helping reshape the global competitive landscape for industrial quadruped robots.
Unitree founder sees embodied AI’s ‘ChatGPT moment’ within 3 years 2026-07-24 “The remaining challenges are no longer fundamental scientific problems, but engineering ones,” Wang said, adding that the scale of engineering work required remains unprecedented.
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.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: pain killer, AI yacht, robot hand… 2026-07-23 The funding will accelerate clinical development, product commercialization and manufacturing expansion
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.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: special robotics, space tech, humanoids… 2026-07-22 Investors chose to back specialized robotics, commercial space technology and emotional AI humanoid robot firms.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: AI memory, satellite comms… 2026-07-21 The proceeds will fund AI agents, memory systems and next-generation space computing technologies.
China’s first city-scale green token factory lands in Changzhou 2026-07-21 For international observers, the Changzhou project offers an early example of China’s emerging “power-compute integration” strategy.
Uniubi AI debuts world’s first 720-degree backflipping robot at WAIC 2026-07-20 The startup claimed it is the world’s first four-legged robot capable of completing a continuous 720-degree backflip.
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.
China unveils AI roadmap for earthquake monitoring, early warning 2026-07-20 The initiative reflects a broader shift in seismology from human-supervised workflows to AI-driven real-time analysis.
Yangtze River Delta robotics firms unveil new products at WAIC 2026-07-20 A total of 208 embodied AI products and more than 300 physical robots were exhibited at this year’s conference, held on July 17-20.
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.
Xi unveils global AI cooperation push as WAIC opens with record scale 2026-07-17 The announcements came as WAIC reached its largest scale to date, spanning more than 100,000 square meters across four exhibition venues in Shanghai.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: Hydrogen, dexterous hand, robot parts… 2026-07-17 The deals highlight growing demand for deep-tech suppliers enabling China’s next-generation industries
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.
Shanghai issues world’s first prescription for approved invasive BCI 2026-07-17 The system decodes neural signals to identify movement intentions and controls external assistive devices to help restore hand grasping.
Today’s Yangtze funding roundup: quantum, autonomous trucking, aviation… 2026-07-16 Three Chinese deep-tech startups have raised nearly 1 billion yuan in fresh funding.