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China forms semiconductor alliance as Alibaba, CXMT join launch of huge fund

Major Chinese technology companies and state-backed investment institutions have launched a 3.91 billion yuan long-term investment fund in response to tighter U.S. technology export controls. The Changzhi Hanhai Private Investment Fund, registered in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, aims to supply “patient capital” to support research, development and commercialisation in deep-tech fields such as semiconductors. Investors include CXMT-related entities, Alibaba affiliates and AMEC, alongside state-backed funds.

AI & Enterprise

China\'s DeepSeek nears 11 trillion won funding from Tencent, CATL; valuation seen up to 90 trillion won

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing the completion of its first external fundraising round since its founding. The funding is expected to exceed 50 billion yuan, while the company has been valued at close to $60 billion, reports said. Participants are said to include Tencent, NetEase, JD.com and battery maker CATL, as well as venture capital firms. Founder and CEO Liang Wenfeng plans to invest about 20 billion yuan of his own money.

AI & Enterprise

Chinese investors boost bets on AI and semiconductors despite economic slowdown

Stock market money in China is continuing to concentrate in the AI supply chain, including semiconductors, software and cloud, even as the broader economy slows. Investors are focusing on companies aligned with Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance, and performance gaps between mainland and Hong Kong markets reflect listing structures. Selective bets are also emerging among hardware and AI model companies. Price competition, highlighted by DeepSeek’s discounts and low API costs, is another key driver.