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MiniMax once led Zhipu in Hong Kong’s AI stock race. How the tables have turned

When Chinese artificial intelligence developers Zhipu AI and MiniMax made their debuts on the Hong Kong stock exchange in January, investors initially saw one as a better bet than the other. Beijing-based Zhipu closed its first trading day on January 8 with a market capitalisation of HK$57.9 billion (US$7.4 billion). A day later, Shanghai-based MiniMax listed at HK$106.7 billion, almost twice as large. Five months on, however, Zhipu – traded as Knowledge Atlas Technology – has surged ahead. At...

09 Jun 2026, 00:30 UTCSource: South China Morning PostOriginal source
⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation26% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased media coverage of Zhipu's success and public statements by investors expressing their bullishness on the stock.
  • Time horizon: 3 to 6 months
Horizon: 90–180 days
B
Status quo54% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased media coverage of Zhipu's success and public statements by investors expressing their bullishness on the stock.
  • Time horizon: 3 to 6 months
Horizon: 90–180 days
C
De-escalation20% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Increased media coverage of Zhipu's success and public statements by investors expressing their bullishness on the stock.
  • Time horizon: 3 to 6 months
Horizon: 90–180 days