Zhipu AI Hong Kong IPO 2026: Shares Rise 3.3% as Chinese AI Titans Eye Public Markets

A 3.3% gain on day one marks a strong start for China's AI unicorns. Zhipu AI (Knowledge Atlas Technology) just made its high-stakes debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, defying geopolitical headwinds.

According to Reuters, the US-banned AI powerhouse saw its shares climb during its first trading session on January 8, 2026Zhipu AI's $558 million target, officially kicks off what analysts expect to be a massive wave of artificial intelligence listings in the city throughout 2026.

Zhipu AI Hong Kong IPO 2026: Leading the Post-Sanction Expansion

Zhipu AI has positioned itself as a formidable rival to OpenAI. The company plans to leverage the newly raised capital to expand its footprint into Southeast Asia. This strategic move follows a broader trend where Chinese tech firms look to regional markets to offset Western trade barriers. MiniMax, another major player, is reportedly monitoring the market closely for its own potential listing later this year.