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China's Chip and AI Companies Turn to Equity to Hold Talent
Semiconductor and AI firms deploy aggressive stock plans as domestic competition for engineers intensifies and geopolitical pressures mount.
By Wei Zhang·Aug 22, 2026·5 min read
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