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17-12-2025
Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits saw its shares soar nearly 700% on its Shanghai debut after raising $600 million in its initial public offering. The company develops graphics processing units for AI applications, a sector driven by rising AI adoption. MetaX is part of a growing cohort of Chinese chipmakers aiming to reduce dependence on US chips following Washington's tech export curbs. The surge is fueled by China's push to build Nvidia alternatives and investor enthusiasm for Chinese AI-chip IPOs.
Entities: MetaX Integrated Circuits, Shanghai, China, Moore Threads, Nvidia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
17-12-2025
Chinese-made cars are gaining popularity in Britain due to their competitive pricing and advanced features. BYD, China's largest automaker, has seen significant growth in the British market, with its market share doubling in the past year. British car buyers are drawn to Chinese cars because of their affordability and the lack of steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in Britain. The British government's pursuit of closer economic ties with China has also contributed to the growth of Chinese car sales in the country. As a result, Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining ground in Britain, with some gaining market share five or six times as fast as previous entrants.
Entities: BYD, Britain, China, Dougal Keith, Eshe Nelson • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
17-12-2025
MetaX Integrated Circuits, a Chinese graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer, saw its shares soar nearly 700% on its trading debut in Shanghai. The company's IPO raised 4.2 billion yuan, and its shares surged to 829.90 yuan at the close, driven by optimism about China's push for self-sufficiency in semiconductors and artificial intelligence. MetaX is the second Chinese GPU maker to go public this month, following Moore Threads Technology, which soared 425% on its debut. The company's founders include three former AMD employees, and it plans to use its IPO proceeds to fund research and development on high-performance GPUs.
Entities: MetaX Integrated Circuits, China, Shanghai, GPU, Moore Threads Technology • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform