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Alibaba unveils Zhenwu V900 chip and targets 20GW of AI cloud capacity
The Chinese technology group is pairing a more powerful in-house accelerator with larger Qwen models and a major data-centre expansion, testing whether full-stack control can turn AI demand into durable cloud growth.
China investigates Meituan and Alibaba units in widening online travel crackdown
Chinese regulators are investigating businesses linked to Meituan and Alibaba alongside Tongcheng and Tujia over suspected unfair competition in online hotel and travel booking. The action expands enforcement across a sector already shaken by a 5.2 billion yuan penalty against Trip.com and puts platform practices, merchant terms and investor risk back under the microscope.
Ant International’s Falcon 2.0 posts strong forecasting results, but the bigger test begins inside bank treasury desks
Ant International is taking Falcon 2.0 from time-series research into bank treasury and foreign-exchange forecasting, where measurable cost savings rather than benchmark rankings will determine the model’s commercial value.
France passes ultra-fast-fashion law targeting Shein, Temu and AliExpress advertising
France is targeting Shein, Temu and AliExpress with garment penalties and an ad ban, but Europe’s biggest fast-fashion brands largely escape.
Baidu shares jump as Kunlunxin targets $50bn Hong Kong AI-chip IPO
Baidu’s Kunlunxin subsidiary is reportedly seeking a $50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation as China accelerates investment in domestic AI chips. The listing could unlock substantial value for Baidu while testing whether semiconductor scarcity can justify one of the sector’s fastest valuation increases.
China targets MP Materials and USA Rare Earth as trade conflict moves into critical minerals
China has blocked dual-use exports to MP Materials, USA Rare Earth and other US entities, escalating the conflict over critical minerals and defence.
Can Alibaba’s Quark glasses become China’s answer to Apple Vision Pro and Meta Ray-Bans?
Alibaba launches Quark AI glasses in China with Qwen integration. Find out how this wearable could disrupt the next generation of personal tech interfaces.
Alibaba Cloud bets on Brazil, Europe, and Asia with new data centers — but can it rival AWS and Microsoft?
Alibaba Cloud expands into Brazil, Europe, and Asia with new data centers, AI programs, and industry partnerships. Find out how it aims to rival AWS and Microsoft.
Why Alibaba’s 12.9% stock surge is reigniting investor interest in AI + cloud plays
Alibaba stock soared 12.9% after its Q2 FY25 results. Find out what drove investor confidence—from AI cloud growth to Taobao Instant Commerce.
Alibaba Group Q1 FY2026 results: Can AI and quick commerce offset cash burn and slower growth?
Alibaba’s Q1 FY2026 results show AI cloud growth and quick commerce traction but cash flow pressure. Find out if BABA stock can sustain momentum.