China computing stalwarts Hygon, Sugon post revenue surge on AI boom, tech self-reliance

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann CaoFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM

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Chinese tech companies Hygon and Sugon, key players in China's tech self-reliance initiative, reported significant revenue increases for 2025 due to strong domestic demand. Hygon, a semiconductor designer headquartered in Beijing, saw a 56.9% revenue jump to 14.4 billion yuan, attributing the growth to increased demand for domestically produced high-end chips. Sugon, a supercomputer maker and Hygon's largest shareholder, experienced a 13.9% revenue increase to 14.97 billion yuan. Both companies' financial success reflects a broader trend of increased engagement with domestic technology suppliers in China, driven by intensified AI development projects. Hygon anticipates even faster growth in the first quarter of the following year due to increased R&D investment spurred by AI industry demand.

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Germany 30% Frankfurt 30% Xinhua 30% Shanghai 35% Beijing 40% China ×275% Sugon ×385% Hygon Information Technology ×390%

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