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The Ghost Speaks: Liang Wenfeng Breaks His Silence to Tell America Its Lead Is an Illusion

The Ghost Speaks: Liang Wenfeng Breaks His Silence to Tell America Its Lead Is an Illusion

by Raphael Dudler | Jul 27, 2026 | CHN AI NEWS

After 17 months of silence, DeepSeek’s invisible founder spoke — to tell America its AI lead is an illusion propped up by chips alone, and that Nvidia’s CUDA moat is crumbling. Why the ghost chose to speak now.

The Ghost Who Controls China’s AI: Liang Wenfeng Hasn’t Been Seen in 16 Months — And Just Bought Back His Own Company

The Ghost Who Controls China’s AI: Liang Wenfeng Hasn’t Been Seen in 16 Months — And Just Bought Back His Own Company

by Raphael Dudler | Jun 24, 2026 | CHN AI NEWS

He humbled Silicon Valley, then vanished. DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng hasn’t been seen in 16 months — and just spent $3 billion to ensure no one can take his company from him.

DeepSeek Breaks Its Own Rule: China’s AI Champion Raises $7.4 Billion

DeepSeek Breaks Its Own Rule: China’s AI Champion Raises $7.4 Billion

by Raphael Dudler | Jun 7, 2026 | CHN AI NEWS

The AI lab that shocked Silicon Valley without outside funding is now raising the largest AI round in Chinese history. DeepSeek’s $7.4 billion raise changes everything.

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