- Hong Kong-listed Zhipu AI launched its GLM-5 AI model on February 11, 2026.
- The launch triggered significant stock price jumps, with Zhipu AI rising 30% and MiniMax climbing 13.7%.
- Chinese AI companies are showcasing rapid advancement, nearing major Western models in specific benchmarks.
- Investor sentiment has surged, though future performance may hinge on macroeconomic factors.
Zhipu AI ignited a major rally in Chinese Artificial Intelligence stocks following the February 11 launch of its powerful new GLM-5 model. This surge propelled its own shares up 30% to $51 and lifted rival MiniMax by 13.7%, which simultaneously launched its updated M2.5 open-source model.
MiniMax promoted its launch on social media platform X, highlighting new capabilities. The dual announcements demonstrate China‘s accelerating AI development, particularly in coding and autonomous agent tasks.
Zhipu AI claims its GLM-5 model’s coding performance nears Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.5 and can surpass Google’s Gemini 3 Pro in certain tests. This technological leap has significantly boosted market confidence in the sector’s competitiveness.
Consequently, other firms like SenseTime, which pivoted from facial recognition to AI platforms, saw a 6.8% gain. The positive investor reaction clearly underscores the high stakes and rapid pace of innovation.
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