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Industry·4d ago·all news from July 17, 2026

Z.AI Set to Be First China AI Firm With $1 Billion Annual Sales

The Chinese enterprise artificial intelligence startup Z.AI is projected to reach $1 billion in annual recurring revenue this year. This milestone marks the first time a domestic AI firm has achieved this scale, underscoring the company's ability to maintain a leading position despite intense competition within China’s rapidly growing technology sector.

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