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December 17, 2025

Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX soar nearly 700% in blockbuster Shanghai debut

Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits Shanghai soared nearly 700% after raising nearly $600 million in its initial public offering.

Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX soar nearly 700% in blockbuster Shanghai debut

TL;DR

  • MetaX Integrated Circuits shares jumped nearly 700% on their Shanghai debut.
  • The company raised nearly $600 million in its initial public offering.
  • MetaX develops graphics processing units (GPUs) for artificial intelligence applications.
  • This trend reflects China's effort to reduce dependence on U.S. chips following U.S. tech export curbs.
  • Other Chinese companies like Moore Threads, Enflame Technology, and Biren Technology are also entering the AI chip space.
  • Investor enthusiasm is partly driven by expectations of a self-sufficient Chinese semiconductor ecosystem and the firms' growth potential.

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