BRIEF: Iluvatar rises in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares of AI chipmaker Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor Co. Ltd. (9903.HK) opened up 31.5% at HK$190.20 in their Hong Kong trading debut on Thursday, before paring the gains to close…
Meta acquires Manus

Meta cuts Manus free from China, as regional lender gets premium bailout

In a landmark validation for Chinese AI, Facebook parent Meta has agreed to buy general AI agent maker Manus. But why is Meta also quite vehement about cutting all of Manus' China ties, both in terms of investors and business activity? And regional Chinese lender Weihai Bank has just received a major cash infusion from its local government in Shandong province. Is this a worrisome sign for investors?

BRIEF: 51World launches $94 million Hong Kong IPO

Digital twin technology company Beijing 51World Digital Twin Technology Co. Ltd. (6651.HK) launched its Hong Kong IPO on Thursday, aiming to sell 24 million shares for HK$30.50 apiece to raise…