Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities
Shenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business leaders amid rising global interest in Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics. On Tuesday, the tech hub hosted investor conferences led by three international financial institutions – HSBC, UBS and Nomura – with AI, robotics and other…
Shenzhen, home to telecom behemoth Huawei and drone pioneer DJI, has become a magnet for global investors drawn to China's burgeoning artificial intelligence and robotics sectors. Three international financial institutions – HSBC, UBS, and Nomura – convened investor conferences in the city, highlighting AI, robotics, and emerging technologies as key themes.
HSBC's co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East, David Liao, noted that China's AI infrastructure supply chain is set to generate fresh growth opportunities for global businesses and investors.
The HSBC event drew over 1,500 global business leaders, executives, and investors, with Liao asserting that Asian markets, led by China, will remain a pivotal hub for global AI exports. Meanwhile, UBS's 23rd China A-Share Conference welcomed more than 1,000 guests, including clients from Europe, the US, and the Middle East, underscoring the international appeal of Chinese companies and innovation opportunities.
Thomas Fang, UBS's head of China global markets, highlighted that AI is a key investment theme in the A-share market this year, driven by targeted research, innovation in model architecture, and open-source collaboration. Nomura's China Investor Forum, attended by 500 delegates, including 400 institutional investors, further demonstrated the rising global interest in China's tech innovators and emerging opportunities.
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