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Founded1987

Key PeopleRen Zhengfei

HeadquartersShenzhen, China

ProductsAscend AI, Pangu

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China's No. 2 chipmaker advances 7 nm production for AI chips amid self-sufficiency push

Hua Hong Group has developed advanced chip manufacturing technologies capable of producing AI chips using 7-nanometre processes at its Shanghai plant. The breakthrough makes it China's second chipmaker with such capabilities, alongside SMIC, as Beijing intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on foreign semiconductor suppliers despite ongoing U.S. export restrictions.

Technology5 sources

China's No. 2 chipmaker advances 7 nm production for AI chips amid self-sufficiency push

Technology5 sources

Z.ai trains GLM-Image entirely on Huawei hardware, challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance

Chinese AI firm Z.ai has released GLM-Image, an open-source image generation AI model trained completely on Huawei's Ascend chips without any Nvidia GPUs. The 16-billion parameter model demonstrates accurate text rendering and complex prompt understanding, proving that domestic Chinese hardware can now sustain large-scale AI training independently.

Technology2 sources

Z.ai trains GLM-Image entirely on Huawei hardware, challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance

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xFusion hires Citic Securities for IPO as China's AI server market heats up

xFusion, China's leading AI server provider, has hired Citic Securities to prepare for an initial public offering. The former Huawei subsidiary recorded sales exceeding $5.72 billion in 2024 and joins a wave of Chinese AI chipmakers tapping into investor enthusiasm for AI companies amid U.S. technology restrictions.

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xFusion hires Citic Securities for IPO as China's AI server market heats up

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China builds secret EUV prototype to rival the West in AI chips, targeting 2030 production

Chinese scientists have completed a prototype EUV lithography machine in a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, built by former ASML engineers through reverse engineering. The machine generates extreme ultraviolet light but hasn't produced working chips yet. China targets 2028 for functional chip production, though 2030 is more realistic—years ahead of Western estimates.

Technology4 sources

China builds secret EUV prototype to rival the West in AI chips, targeting 2030 production

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Warns China Could Win AI Race Amid Trade War Tensions

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparked controversy by stating China could win the AI race, citing energy advantages and regulatory challenges. His comments highlight growing tensions over chip exports and China's push for domestic alternatives to Nvidia's CUDA platform.

Policy17 sources

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Warns China Could Win AI Race Amid Trade War Tensions

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China Bans Foreign AI Chips from State-Funded Data Centers, Offers Power Subsidies for Domestic Alternatives

China has issued sweeping restrictions on foreign AI chips in government-funded data centers while simultaneously offering substantial power subsidies to incentivize the use of domestic semiconductors. The move represents a significant escalation in the country's push for technological independence from U.S. chip manufacturers.

Policy19 sources

China Bans Foreign AI Chips from State-Funded Data Centers, Offers Power Subsidies for Domestic Alternatives

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Smart Glasses Race Heats Up as Chinese Companies Challenge Meta's Dominance with Affordable AI-Powered Models

Chinese tech giants like Alibaba are launching affordable AI-powered smart glasses priced around $560, challenging Meta's premium market position and potentially making the technology mainstream through practical features like real-time translation.

Technology2 sources

Smart Glasses Race Heats Up as Chinese Companies Challenge Meta's Dominance with Affordable AI-Powered Models

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China Bans TechInsights After Revealing Foreign Components in Huawei's AI Chips

China has blacklisted Canadian semiconductor research firm TechInsights following a report that exposed the use of foreign components in Huawei's latest AI chips. This move highlights the ongoing tensions in the global chip industry and China's push for technological self-sufficiency.

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China Bans TechInsights After Revealing Foreign Components in Huawei's AI Chips

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