Tencent-backed Enflame Triples on Debut as China Pushes for Chip Self-sufficiency

The Information | 11-09-2026 10:38am |

Shanghai Enflame Technology, a Chinese AI chip developer backed by Tencent, saw its shares surge on its first trading day Friday. The company raised approximately 6.12 billion yuan ($911 million) in its initial public offering. The stock opened at 410 yuan, nearly tripling from its IPO price. The strong debut highlights investor appetite for domestic alternatives to Nvidia chips amid China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.

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