AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeepSeek Fundraising: China’s AI star DeepSeek is set to raise about 50 billion yuan (around US$7.4b) in its first round, with Tencent and CATL among the biggest backers, valuing it at roughly 350–400 billion yuan. Capital Controls & Listings: Beijing’s push to restrict access to overseas equity markets is already disrupting Chinese investors’ ability to buy new foreign listings, with Hong Kong-linked broker scrutiny rising. Hong Kong Tech & Research: HKUST and CalmCar have signed up to create a Physical AI Innovation Center, aiming to build full-stack physical AI for robotics and autonomous driving. Markets & Flows: Chinese investors are pulling record amounts from Hong Kong stocks as mainland AI-linked shares look more attractive, while Asian markets hit fresh highs on AI optimism. Local Finance Watch: HKMA warned the public about fraudulent websites and fake “e-HKD” investment schemes. Culture & Heritage: Haw Par Mansion will be restored as arts hub “Villa Haw Par,” reopening to the public by end-2026. Sports/Community: Hong Kong’s youth and innovation scene stays busy, with AI exchange events drawing students from Hong Kong and Beijing.
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