NYT
China Wants Its Tech Champions to Raise Money at Home
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Two Chinese technology companies completed initial public offerings on domestic exchanges. The Chinese government has signaled preference for technology companies to raise capital through local markets rather than international exchanges. This shift reflects Beijing's stated goal of reducing dependence on foreign capital sources for financing artificial intelligence development.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/business/unitree-ipo-trading.html
