# Chinese short-video company Kuaishou Technology is planning to spin off and list its generative AI unit.

*genai · news · 2026-05-12 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Kuaishou plans to spin off and list its generative AI unit Kling with a $20 billion valuation.
- Kuaishou is in talks to raise around $2 billion for Kling from investors including Tencent.
- Kling's annual recurring revenue surged to $500 million in May from $150 million in December.
- Kuaishou aims to list Kling in Hong Kong next year, targeting global markets including the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

**Companies:** Tencent, Kuaishou Technology
**Countries:** China, United States, Japan, Germany

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