Chinese AI Startups Pursue Global Markets Amid Domestic Expansion

Chipmaking shares surged to begin the 2026 trading year following a period of massive gains and volatility fueled by advancements in the AI sector.ASML and Micron Technology led the market rally as investors prioritized data center demand despite warnings of a potential market bubble from Michael Burry.This upward trend follows a transformative 2025 where Xi Jinping positioned China as a top competitor with the DeepSeek model while Donald Trump adjusted semiconductor export policies.