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MiniMax and Zhipu Plan 2026 Hong Kong IPOs After CSRC Go-Ahead

Investor caution over AI monetization could shape demand for the listings.

Overview

  • Both startups say they have secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to pursue Hong Kong listings, according to company statements.
  • MiniMax is targeting an early 2026 debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and Zhipu also plans to complete its offering in 2026.
  • Alibaba backs MiniMax, and Tencent backs Zhipu, signaling heavyweight support within China’s tech sector.
  • Bloomberg is credited with first reporting the companies’ listing plans before the firms confirmed their intentions.
  • U.S. AI-linked stocks weakened after Oracle reported an earnings miss, raising fresh questions about how quickly AI investments can be monetized.