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news Scmp World 2026-07-01

China's Kling AI Seeks $3 Billion Funding at $18 Billion Valuation

Kling AI, backed by Kuaishou, is nearing a $3 billion fundraising round at an $18 billion valuation amid intense competition in China's AI video generation sector. The valuation is down from an initial target of $20 billion.

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