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Chinese AI stock prices rebound as US curbs deemed mild

Chinese optical-module stocks experienced a rebound after initial losses, as analysts suggested that proposed US restrictions on next-generation AI products would have a mild impact. The US plan aims to balance security with the cost of replacing Chinese manufacturing capacity, and is expected to leave current supply chains largely intact. While Chinese companies like Zhongji Innolight and Eoptolink saw early declines, they recovered ground, contrasting with the surge of their US rivals such as Coherent and Lumentum. AI

IMPACT Proposed US restrictions on Chinese optical transceivers could impact AI data center infrastructure and supply chains.

RANK_REASON Policy proposal by a government body impacting specific industry players. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Chinese AI stock prices rebound as US curbs deemed mild

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Howard Liu ·

    Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US

    Shares of China’s leading optical-module makers clawed back early losses on Wednesday after analysts downplayed the impact of proposed US restrictions that could block the firms from future American AI data centres. They noted that the rules would likely leave current supply chai…