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Latest news and updates on Kuaishou. Founded in 2012 as a site to share gifs, Kuaishou is now one of the leading short-video platforms. With almost 300 million daily active users as of January 2020, Kuaishou is trying to turn a profit with livestreaming e-commerce.
Liu Wei, founder and CEO of Video Rebirth, interviewed at the start-up’s office in Science Park, Sha Tin, May 15, 2026. Photo: Sun Yeung
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China is losing LLM race but it can still win in AI, ex-Tencent AI lead says

In the AI era, the problem with being a technological follower is the constant risk of having the rug pulled from under you, Liu says.

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AI | Kuaishou shares soar as Kling AI eyes US$20b valuation in potential spin-off

China technology

‘It’s hard to compete’: how China is using AI to churn out 500 dramas per day

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Chinese firms face pressure on AI investments as US peers’ spending soars

Largest US companies on track for US$700 billion in AI capital expenditures this year, versus about US$105 billion in China.

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Google and Microsoft both expect 2026 capex to reach about US$190 billion. Photo: AP Photo
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HappyHorse’s debut on the global stage has put the spotlight on its creator, Zhang Di, who has been away from Alibaba for five years.

Bonds

China’s JD.com returns to dim sum bond market with 10b yuan offering

The e-commerce giant is issuing the yuan-denominated notes in two tranches of 7.5 billion yuan and 2.5 billion yuan.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s Kuaishou slumps as analysts flag growth pressure despite strong results

Short-video giant’s core advertising and live-streaming businesses face headwinds while AI investments weigh on margins, analysts say.

The warnings came after Kuaishou reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$5.7 billion. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

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Artificial intelligence

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The Hong Kong-listed firm is the first Chinese AI developer to issue a public call urging support for its GLM model.

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Hong Kong stocks gain by most in nearly a month on China export optimism

‘China and Hong Kong are the biggest beneficiaries’ of US court decision on tariffs, Goldman Sachs strategists and economists say.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on February 20, 2026, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that his tariffs exceeded his authority. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Humanoids go mainstream as China’s robotics champions appear at CCTV spectacle

ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.

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Bot the star of the show: a dancing robot delights during China Central Television’s Spring Festival Photo: CCTV
Bonds

Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival

Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes.

Artificial intelligence

ByteDance’s new model sparks stock rally as China’s AI video battle escalates

Seedance 2.0 thrills early adopters with cinematic realism and fuels debate over AI’s role in filmmaking and content creation.

China’s private sector

China’s Kuaishou slapped with US$17 million fine after explicit content probe

The fine comes days after a separate e-commerce penalty, adding pressure on China’s No 2 short-video platform to tighten controls.

Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration launched an investigation following reports of a surge in pornographic streams Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop as mainland tech firms, metals and crypto slide

Hang Seng Index follows US declines as AI worries and falling prices for gold, silver and cryptocurrency rattle investors.

A view of Exchange Square, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says.

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E-commerce

China slaps US$3.7 million fine on Kuaishou for live-streaming e-commerce breach

The penalty reflects a broader regulatory crackdown on content and operations deemed undesirable or harmful on Chinese online platforms.

Chinese regulators are tightening oversight on live-streaming e-commerce platform operators such as Kuaishou Technology. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking

Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.

Artificial intelligence

How China’s AI video generator Kling challenges Google’s Veo, OpenAI’s Sora

With Kuaishou’s tool headed for US$240 million in annual revenue, the firm is one of the world’s most undervalued AI stocks, JPMorgan says.

Bonds

Hong Kong dollar and yuan bonds forecast to sustain record growth in 2026

Issuers and investors flock to Hong Kong dollar and yuan bonds, backed by deep liquidity and diverse yield curves.

Hong Kong’s local-currency bond issuance volume reached a record HK$613 billion in 2025, up nearly 41 per cent from a year earlier. Photo: Shutterstock
Bonds

China’s Kuaishou to raise US$2 billion from maiden overseas bond sale

Short-video platform to issue US dollar and yuan tranches with coupon rates of up to 4.75 per cent.

People visit a Kuaishou stand at an expo in Shanghai, China. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Video-generation boom sees China’s Kling AI post US$240 million revenue run rate

Kling AI is widely adopted in the fields of marketing and e-commerce, as well as in films, television and animation, owner Kuaishou says.

Moody’s

Kuaishou taps global debt market with first US dollar, yuan bonds

Kuaishou is China’s second-largest short-form video platform and the third-largest mobile app in the country by total user time spent.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks advance as investors turn to China amid Middle East uncertainty

Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.

People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as Wall Street rally boosts confidence in earnings growth

Investors shrug off weaker US Federal Reserve easing hopes and bet on resilient corporate profits into 2026.

Chipmaker SMIC leads the gainers in Wednesday’s trading session. Photo: Shutterstock
Cybersecurity

China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms

Short-video platform’s services are thrown into chaos on Monday night after the cyberattack it blames on ‘black and grey industries’.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break

Losses in tech heavyweights like Kuaishou, Tencent and Xiaomi pull Hang Seng Index lower after advancing in the morning session.

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