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Chinese AI video maker Kling raises $2 billion as it gears up for Hong Kong IPO

$2B. That's what Kuaishou just raised for Kling, signaling a Chinese power play in AI video ahead of Hong Kong IPO.

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Why it matters

Kling's $2B funding round and IPO plans position Chinese AI video generation as a direct competitive threat to Western models like Sora and Runway, with major capital backing a potential public market debut.

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4 to know
  1. Kuaishou raised ~$2B for AI video division Kling

  2. Kling gearing up for Hong Kong IPO

  3. Chinese player entering competitive AI video generation market

  4. Published July 2026 — indicates recent/breaking news

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Publisher excerpt: Kuaishou has raised about $2 billion from investors for its AI video division, Kling.
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