After Qingshan was forced to close its position, Chinese and foreign funded banks were required to report overseas risk exposure

Beyond Capital: Why Europe Needs Industrial Partners, Not Just Investors

Europe’s reindustrialization is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies. However, the winners will not necessarily be those seeking quick acquisitions or rapid market access. The real opportunities belong to companies capable of embedding themselves into Europe’s industrial ecosystem and supporting the long-term transformation of local industries.

Axera’s ADAS Chip Enters Europe Through Leapmotor Electric Hatchback

Axera（爱芯元智）said on October 20 that its advanced driver-assistance chip had entered the European market in a new compact electric hatchback from Leapmotor（零跑汽车）. The deployment extends the Chinese chip designer’s overseas reach through an existing automotive customer rather than a separately announced supply agreement with a European automaker.

ZEEKR MAKES PARIS MOTOR SHOW DEBUT ON THE BACK OF 200% YEAR ON YEAR GROWTH IN EUROPE

The brand sets out its long-term commitment to Europe and expansion plans, and unveils the Zeekr 9X, its first luxury model, reflecting its New Class of Luxury vision, alongside the all-new Zeekr 7X, to European automotive audiences.

Runjian Signs US$200 Million Overseas AI Inference Contract, Keeping Computing Resources in China

Runjian（润建股份）disclosed on October 18 that its wholly owned subsidiary Wuxiang Yungu（五象云谷）had signed a one-year AI token services contract with an unidentified overseas company. The agreement includes a US$200 million minimum annual purchase commitment, equivalent to approximately CNY 1.338 billion, with computing resources hosted in China and services accessed remotely through an API.

China Proposes Export Restrictions on 23 AI Technologies, Keeps API Services Outside Large-Model Transfer Rules

China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology published proposed additions to the country’s technology-export catalogue on October 16, covering 23 AI technologies. Accompanying guidance distinguishes transfers of restricted technology from services such as overseas API access, while a temporary registration requirement has already taken effect.