AI, Zhipu

China's Zhipu AI raises $137 million as state funds bet on AI race
Alibaba-Backed Zhipu Raises $140 Million as DeepSeek Heats Up AI
Chinese startup Zhipu raised more than 1 billion yuan ($140 million) in a financing round led by local government-backed firms, underscoring the growing interest in domestic AI following DeepSeek’s ascent.
 · 10hCCN on MSN
Zhipu AI Secures $137M in Funding While on US Trade-Restrictions Blacklist
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI has raised over a billion yuan ($137M) in fresh funding. To date, the company has raised the equivalent of
Will Hangzhou, China's start-up upstart, dethrone Shenzhen or join forces?
For years, Shenzhen has been synonymous with Chinese innovation. The southern megacity - and the firms it has spawned over the decades - have become the indisputable champions of the country's drive for technological self-reliance,
中国日报网19h
German companies stay bullish on China market
The Bayer Crop Science Hangzhou Production Site, which spans 4 hectares and has a total investment exceeding 300 million yuan ($41.18 million), began operations on Jan 15 in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province and a leading tech hub. The site is projected to generate an output value of 2 billion yuan this year.
How DeepSeek’s small team of liberal arts graduates transforms AI text generation in China
DeepSeek’s AI magic lies in its unique blend of literary expertise and advanced algorithms, former employees and industry experts say.
Hosting of international concerts echoes glamour and vigor of China's Hangzhou
According to the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism, discussions are ongoing with various major international starts about concert schedules. As more international voices echo in Hangzhou, the city's unique charm that bridges China and the world will be increasingly under the global spotlight.
The Manila Times on MSN1d
China signals renewed tech sector support, but concerns linger
A simple handshake between President Xi Jinping and once-shunned entrepreneur Jack Ma sent Chinese tech stocks booming in recent weeks as it was interpreted as the latest sign the sector is being brought in from the cold -- though experts advise caution.
中国日报网21h
China plays major role in global climate affairs
China is a critical force in the global energy transition and its involvement in international climate talks is essential, the head of the United Nations' climate science panel said on Saturday.
ChineseToday | Young engineer enchanted with robotics in Hangzhou
Yang Jun (2nd R) introduces an application scenario of a humanoid robot to clients at DEEP Robotics in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 28, 2025.
Direct Marketing News10d
Hangzhou emerges as China’s tech innovation hub
Discover how Hangzhou is transforming into China's premier tech innovation hub, driving cutting-edge advancements and attracting global talent.
Economic Watch: German companies stay bullish on China market
A staff member works at the laboratory of Bayer Crop Science Hangzhou Production Site in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Mingxiang)