SiliconFlow’s AI ‘token factory’ dream gets $300 million vote of confidence
The startup allows other companies’ models to run across many types of chip, a neutrality that is useful in a fragmented Chinese market Key Takeaways: ● SiliconFlow has raised a…
Trunk Technology drives ahead in search of profits
The autonomous commercial vehicle technology maker plans to top up with a Hong Kong IPO under a rule allowing ‘specialist technology companies’ to list even if they are losing money…
INTERVIEW: Cainiao rolls out ZeeBot in latest step toward ‘Dark Warehouses’
The newest robotic member of e-commerce giant Alibaba’s logistics arm is notable for its ability to move not only horizontally, but also to climb within warehouses By Doug Young…
Reframing for an AI era: Can Visual China monetize its image library?
China’s biggest platform for licensed images has filed for a Hong Kong listing as it tries to reposition itself as a provider of AI-enabled design services Key Takeaways: The company’s…
Fear of missing out fuels Chinese instant commerce bids, as reality bites Hong Kong AI stock bubble
"There's no way that this acquisition could help them rebuild their image strongly enough that they could eventually do a listing in the U.S." (speaking on why some Hong Kong-listed…
Annto drives out from Midea’s shadow with Hong Kong IPO
The behind-the-scenes provider of supply chain logistics services for manufacturers has an impressive revenue base, but it operates on paper-thin profit margins Key Takeaways: Annto has filed for a Hong…
PPLabs eyes capital refresh as losses linger on heavy investments
The computing power provider has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, hoping to attract investors with its surging AI cloud business Key Takeaways: PPLabs has filed to list in Hong…