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title: "Zhipu AI Surges Over 10% on Chip Rumors and Record Fundraising"
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description: "Zhipu AI (2513.HK) surged over 10% amid semiconductor sector rally, driven by rumors of self-developed AI chips and a record HK$31.4 billion placement."
datetime: "2026-07-09T01:50:37.000Z"
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# Zhipu AI Surges Over 10% on Chip Rumors and Record Fundraising

Zhipu AI (2513.HK) **surged** during regular trading to **HK$20.82**, up **10%**.

The Hong Kong semiconductor sector led gains today, with Zhipu attracting investor attention as a related concept stock. Recent market speculation suggests the company is evaluating self-developed AI chips to meet computing power needs and address US restrictions. This comes alongside an announcement of a placement raising net proceeds of approximately **HK$31.38 billion**, the largest in the Hong Kong market this year. The placement was at a discount of about **13%**, with funds earmarked for R&D, business expansion, and working capital.

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