Tech war: China creates US$8.2 billion AI investment fund amid tightened US trade controls

Tech war: China creates US.2 billion AI investment fund amid tightened US trade controls

The new AI fund’s scope of business includes general equity investment and asset management, according to the registry service, which did not provide any details. Its creation reflects Beijing’s determination to advance the nation’s AI capabilities, despite greater tech restrictions imposed by Washington. Bejing made AI a national priority amid a heightened tech war between … Read more

Tech war: China’s chip industry reports sharp drop in funding in 2024 amid US rivalry

Tech war: China’s chip industry reports sharp drop in funding in 2024 amid US rivalry

China’s semiconductor sector saw a steep one-third decline in funding inflows this year amid US restrictions on advanced chips and overcapacity concerns in legacy chips, according to data from a local industry research firm. In the first 11 months of 2024, the country’s chip industry recorded 677 investment deals, a decline of 35.9 per cent … Read more