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Tencent Cloud released the international version of its enterprise <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> agent platform, ADP 4.0, on July 18. The platform integrates with global software tools including Google Workspace, Confluence, and Jira, and supports deployment through channels such as Telegram and Line. The update aims to provide scalable, auditable AI agent tools for international enterprises.

<a href="/company/xiaomi">Xiaomi</a> has raised its 2026 smartphone shipment target from about 90 million units to 110 million units. Most of the increase is expected to come from low-end models, as the company anticipates a possible recovery in memory chip supply conditions.

Zhipu has reportedly completed a 1 GW <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> data center that uses only Chinese-made chips. The facility has begun partial operations and supports development of Zhipu’s GLM platform, with multiple computing clusters equipped with more than 10,000 chips each.

The Hungarian government has launched an investigation into a foreign investment deal with <a href="/company/byd">BYD</a> after former foreign minister Peter Szijjarto resigned from parliament to take an executive role at the Chinese automaker. The inquiry follows criticism over his role in securing government support for BYD while in office.

The European Union (EU) fined <a href="/company/alibaba">Alibaba</a>-owned AliExpress USD 629 million on July 20 for failing to curb the sale of illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit goods. Regulators said the platform’s risk controls were insufficient. AliExpress must propose remedial measures by October 20 or risk further sanctions.

China’s smartphone shipments fell 2% YoY in Q2 2026 as manufacturers prioritized profitability over volume amid rising memory costs, according to Counterpoint Research. Huawei and Apple bucked the trend, with shipments rising 24% and 23%, respectively. Many Android OEMs reduced low-end production and shifted toward higher-margin devices.

Moonshot AI has paused new consumer subscriptions for Kimi after demand for Kimi K3 exceeded server capacity. The company said it is prioritizing existing subscribers while it expands computing resources, with plans to gradually reopen subscriptions later.

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Beijing-based startup 01.AI plans to launch a Hong Kong IPO in 2027. Founder Lee Kai-Fu said the company is adjusting its corporate structure to meet listing requirements and intends to seek pre-IPO funding. Founded in 2023, the company now focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure and generates about half of its revenue from outside China.

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