Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon rises after reversing losses to post a first-half net profit of 1.03 billion yuan.

Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon rises after reversing losses to post a first-half net profit of 1.03 billion yuan.

Cambricon’s revenue of US$403.8 million in the first six months of 2025 was a record high since it went public in 2020.

Startups and big tech firms like Alibaba are increasingly employing domestic alternatives to Nvidia.

The numbers underscore how local Chinese challengers to Nvidia are gaining traction as Beijing looks to push its domestic industry.

Investors had extremely high expectations for Nvidia’s data center division, with forecasts set at $41.3 billion.

Meituan’s disappointing earnings weigh on on-demand delivery rivals Alibaba and JD.com.

As many as 12 companies from the 85-member Hang Seng Index are due to release interim reports on Friday.

Cambricon also reminds investors that it is subject to US export restrictions that make it vulnerable to supply chain risks.