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iFlytek Launches New AI Firm Amid US Tariff Threat

12/24/2025

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iFlytek, a US-blacklisted company, formed Shandong Yixun Information Technology to expand into semiconductors and AI.
The entity has 50 million yuan in capital (US$7.1 million) and will pursue integrated circuit design and AI software.
The move underscores China’s focus on semiconductor design as firms seek to challenge Nvidia and AMD.
The United States plans a tariff on Chinese semiconductors, starting at 0% and rising over 18 months.

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Story summary

iFlytek, a US-blacklisted company, formed Shandong Yixun Information Technology to expand into semiconductors and AI.
The entity has 50 million yuan in capital (US$7.1 million) and will pursue integrated circuit design and AI software.
The move underscores China’s focus on semiconductor design as firms seek to challenge Nvidia and AMD.
The United States plans a tariff on Chinese semiconductors, starting at 0% and rising over 18 months.