Sharpa Secures $668 Million at $3.3 Billion Valuation in Tech Giant-Backed Round
Chinese robotics startup draws investment from Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com as it deploys automation systems in quick-service restaurants
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Chinese robotics startup draws investment from Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com as it deploys automation systems in quick-service restaurants

Beijing's internet regulator targets synthetic content flooding WeChat, RedNote, and Douyin as enforcement intensifies across major social platforms

The TikTok parent company expanded its original $20 billion target by nearly 50 percent following strong commitments from lenders, marking one of Asia's largest corporate credit deals this year.

The fast-fashion founder's net worth has collapsed from $23 billion to roughly $8 billion as Shein's valuation plummets amid tariffs, scrutiny, and an AI-obsessed market.

International investors are using leveraged derivatives to bypass traditional channels and gain exposure to Chinese AI and robotics companies like Unitree

World Robot Conference 2026 signals pivot from locomotion to manipulation as three competing technology approaches battle for dominance in end-effector design

Guizhou and other inland regions are emerging as the infrastructure backbone for Beijing's artificial intelligence ambitions as power and cooling costs drive facilities away from coastal tech hubs

Chinese tech giant raises capital to fund aggressive AI expansion as competition intensifies and hardware costs surge

Fast-fashion giant sets September 1 debut after years of regulatory delays in New York and London

The Chinese game streaming platform saw Q2 revenue climb 19.4% quarter-on-quarter despite continued annual decline, while gross margin improved to 16.2%

Two major capital events highlight Beijing's accelerating investment in artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities as competition with US technology firms intensifies

The online retailer targets $1.77 billion in its Hong Kong listing, marking a sharp retreat from its $100 billion valuation four years ago

The Chinese e-commerce and cloud giant's Hong Kong shares are expected to drop 8% following the announcement of the capital raise aimed at artificial intelligence development.

Unitree's Superman model clears two meters and sprints at 12.66 m/s, but commercial viability still hinges on AI breakthroughs expected within five years

The e-commerce giant aims to tape out its next-generation processor in H2 2026 as China's tech leaders deepen semiconductor self-reliance.

Chinese tech giant posted revenue growth of 9% in the June quarter while capital expenditure surged 75%, reflecting aggressive investment in cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities

The chipmaker says it has no language processing unit tailored for Chinese customers on its roadmap, contradicting recent reports of year-end shipments

The Robot Phone marks a rare leap from prototype to production in a category where most foldable and experimental devices remain vaporware

State-owned Huaneng Group explores compute-power coordination with telecom giant as Beijing pushes energy-AI integration
China's AI silicon maker targets large-model workloads with next-generation processor architecture as domestic compute demand intensifies

Parent company of YMTC targets STAR Market debut amid booming demand for AI data center components