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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.

AI & Enterprise

Enterprise edition \'old guy hardware\' boom

As investment in AI infrastructure accelerates, companies specialising in on-premises hardware are posting strong growth alongside cloud expansion. Hardware makers spanning semiconductors, servers, storage and networking are reporting improved results as AI demand rises. Dell Technologies highlights a strategy centred on upgraded on-premises AI infrastructure and solutions optimised for the tokenomics era. Enterprises are also looking at PCs for local inference while major AI and software players expand offerings, partnerships, acquisitions and investments.

Crypto

Zerohash seeks new funding at higher valuation after Mastercard investment collapses

Mastercard has withdrawn plans to invest in cryptocurrency infrastructure company Zerohash. A recent CoinDesk report said Mastercard’s $1.8 billion acquisition of UK stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK appeared to have influenced the decision. Mastercard had been considering a strategic investment even after Zerohash signaled it would go its own way in January. Zerohash is now pushing a new funding round at a higher valuation than before.