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China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO

The plan comes just weeks after the Hangzhou-based company, which drew global attention with its low-cost AI models in 2025, raised about $7.4 billion in June at a post-money valuation of about 450 billion yuan, the people said. Filings by two Chinese investors later suggested DeepSeek was valued at 350.88…

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China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO

China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO

The plan comes just weeks after the Hangzhou-based company, which drew global attention with its low-cost AI models in 2025, raised about $7.4 billion in June a post-money valuation of about 450 billion yuan, the ‌people said.

The Economic Times

Two accused of illegal surrogacy in China arrested in Pattaya

Two accused of illegal surrogacy in China arrested in Pattaya

A Chinese couple accused of operating an illegal surrogacy service in Hangzhou, China, were arrested at their hideout in Pattaya on Sunday.

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ZemiSmart Rolls Out Budget Smart Home Gadgets For Old Appliances. But Cloud Dependency And Data Rules Shape What Buyers Really Get.

ZemiSmart Matter IR blaster and AC controller launch July 3, 2026, bringing legacy infrared appliances into Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa via Zigbee bridge or native Matter Wi-Fi — but both devices route through Tuya's cloud, a Hangzhou-based platform legally obligated under China's National Intelligence Law to cooperate with…

International Business Times

Silver Mountain Moon: A Major Silk Road Exhibition Opens during 2026 Silk Road Week at China National Silk Museum

HANGZHOU, China, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Silk Museum will launch its flagship exhibition, Silver Mountain Moon: Gaochang and Kucha on the Silk Road, on June 24, 2026. The exhibition, curated as the centerpiece of the 2026 Silk Road Week, runs under the theme "Harmony in Diversity,…

How large-scale AI drives the evolution of video encoding to intelligent understanding

HANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of millions of security cameras operate 24/7 worldwide, and the industry-wide shift to HD and 4K+ resolutions—combined with expanding channel counts and longer retention mandates—is fueling explosive growth in video storage. Meanwhile, hard drive prices remain unstable and enterprise storage budgets keep…

Hikvision Releases 2026 Cybersecurity White Paper, Fostering Digital Trust in the AIoT Era

HANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has released its 2026 Cybersecurity White Paper, marking its ongoing commitment to transparent and robust security practices. The latest edition outlines the company's advanced security framework, designed to address emerging digital challenges for the AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT) industry. Elevating Security…

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Protected by Professionals: Dahua AirShield Alarm System Redefines Integrated Intelligent Security

HANGZHOU, China, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, further advanced its AirShield intelligent alarm system through comprehensive upgrades across four core pillars — cloud services, video verification, interconnection, and system integration. The enhanced solution is designed to address key challenges in…

Hangzhou Investment Promotion Bureau: Meet Hangzhou's New Eight Steeds that will define the next decade

HANGZHOU, China, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- You've probably heard the story of Hangzhou's "Six Little Dragons." But what about the city's "New Eight Steeds"? In May 2026, the "Fortunate Meeting Hangzhou • Dialogue with the Future" Investment Promotion Conference and High-Quality Development Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship Investment was…

Hoymiles and TÜV SÜD Jointly Launch 2026 Residential Energy Storage White Paper, Exploring the Next Era of Safe and Intelligent Home Energy Systems

HANGZHOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoymiles has jointly released the 2026 Global Residential Energy Storage Industry Whitepaper with TÜV SÜD, offering a comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving residential energy storage market and the technologies shaping next-generation home energy systems. Developed jointly by Hoymiles and TÜV SÜD, the…

Chinese AI Pet Translator Claims 95% Accuracy, but Scientists Say Your Dog Is Not Actually Talking to You

Chinese AI Pet Translator Claims 95% Accuracy, but Scientists Say Your Dog Is Not Actually Talking to You

A Hangzhou startup says its $118 AI collar can translate pet sounds with 94.6% accuracy, but no independent testing or published research backs the claim.

International Business Times UK

H3C NAVIGATE 2026 International Summit Held, Charting a New Blueprint for Global Development

HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 22, H3C NAVIGATE 2026 International Summit kicked off in Hangzhou, bringing together global industry experts, ecosystem partners and customer representatives. The summit showcased H3C's full-stack capabilities across compute-network-storage-cloud-security-O&M, and provided a platform to explore new opportunities and the future in the…

Reach Deeper, Measure Smarter: SCANOLOGY Launches AccuArm Portable CMM

HANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As manufacturing becomes more complex, quality teams require measurement tools that combine precision, portability, and real production readiness. To address this need, SCANOLOGY introduces the AccuArm Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM), a high-precision articulated arm designed for flexible inspection across shop floors, assembly…

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins China visit, to hold talks with Xi Jinping

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins China visit, to hold talks with Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for Hangzhou, marking the first leg of a four-day official visit to China from May 23 to 26, aimed at expanding economic cooperation, strengthening strategic ties, and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office.

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Hikvision brings AI to video compression with Guanlan Encoding, cutting storage costs by up to 50%

HANGZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has announced the launch of Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that delivers 30%–50% average storage savings without compromising critical footage quality. As resolutions climb, channel counts expand, and retention periods extend, storage has become one of the dominant cost...

Trust Your Journey: HIKMICRO Reveals New Brand Positioning

HANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIKMICRO has unveiled its new "Trust Your Journey" brand ethos. This assurance is not about a single product but encompasses the brand's evolution from a thermal imaging market leader to a trusted partner that hunters all around the world know they can count…

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Chinese court awards compensation to sacked worker replaced by AI

Case attracts widespread attention as example of China balancing enthusiastic adoption of AI with job security

Humanoid robots deployed to direct traffic in China

Humanoid robots have been deployed at intersections in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to assist traffic police and guide pedestrians.

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AI can't steal your job! A China twist can avert AI jobs apocalypse

A Hangzhou court has set a precedent, ruling that companies cannot use AI automation as a blanket justification for firing workers. The decision emphasizes contract law and employer responsibility, requiring genuine impossibility of role performance and fair reassignment. This ruling shifts focus from AI's inevitability to accountability for job displacement…

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DeepSeek launches 1.6 trillion parameter V4 on Huawei chips as U.S. escalates AI theft accusations — U.S. gov't alleges IP theft by DeepSeek and other Chinese AI firms

DeepSeek on Friday released a preview of its V4 large language model, the Hangzhou-based startup's most powerful to date.

Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development

Manycore Tech debuts on Hong Kong’s stock exchange today, following a $130 million IPO—and contributing to the Chinese city’s AI listing boom.

International Business Times UK

'Exhausted' Bear Attacks Trainer In China - But Why Are People Rooting For It?

A viral video from Hangzhou Safari Park captures a black bear turning on its trainer, but online reactions side with the bear over abuse claims

The Independent UK

China’s Hangzhou makes AI classes compulsory in schools amid nationwide push

Primary and secondary school students to get 10 class hours per academic year

The Independent UK

Humanoid robot found patrolling Chinese streets alone

A humanoid robot was seen patrolling the streets of Hangzhou in China all by itself, as passers-by flocked to take photos and videos of the tech.

China's AI Powerhouse Goes Wearable

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF) is strapping on its comeback story—literally. The Hangzhou, China-based tech giant has unveiled its first-ever AI-powered smart glasses, betting $52.4 billion on AI and cloud growth to reboot its image and revenues.

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