Moore Threads’ flagship AI chip compatible with Alibaba models in tech self-reliance push

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann CaoFebruary 27, 2026 at 10:26 AM

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Moore Threads, a Beijing-based chip developer, announced that its flagship AI chip is now compatible with Alibaba's latest Qwen 3.5 series AI models. This announcement, made on Thursday, highlights the push for tech self-reliance in China. Chinese GPU designers like Moore Threads are competing to support domestic AI models and fill the gap left by Nvidia due to regulatory uncertainty regarding GPU imports. Alibaba Cloud, the AI and cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, released the Qwen 3.5 medium model series earlier this month. The move reflects the broader effort by Chinese chip developers to support the country's top-performing AI models amidst restrictions on Nvidia's advanced chip exports to China.

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