Alibaba's T-Head Semiconductor reportedly eyes IPO amid China chip boom

Joanna Gao, Taipei

Jan 23, 2026, 13:53 0

Credit: AFP

Alibaba is reportedly planning to spin off its chip unit, T-Head Semiconductor, and pursue an initial public offering (IPO) to capitalize on the current surge in Chinese chipmaker listings.

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