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China launches AI circular financing scheme mirroring US model

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China has developed its own AI circular financing scheme, mirroring practices seen in the US. This model involves state-backed training centers purchasing robots, then selling the data generated by these machines back to the manufacturers. Unitree Robotics recently saw its valuation surge to approximately $50 billion following its IPO on the Shanghai stock exchange, with significant demand reportedly stemming from these state-backed entities. AI

IMPACT This model could influence how AI hardware companies are funded and valued globally.

RANK_REASON Significant IPO valuation for a robotics company tied to a novel AI financing scheme. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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China launches AI circular financing scheme mirroring US model

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Maximilian Schreiner ·

    China now has its own AI circular financing scheme

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1440" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unitree_r1_humanoid_robot-scaled.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2560" /></p> <p> Unitree Robotics rose 460 percent in its S…

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