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China’s AI catch-up is forcing Silicon Valley to cut prices
LOS ANGELES-based Chinese entrepreneur Li Jianian deployed Chinese company Zhipu AI’s GLM-5.2 on a local server, using it for some of the tasks he had used AI coding tool Claude Code to do. From his experience, Zhipu AI’s performance is “already on a par with Claude” for around 70 per cent of his day-to-day work. “There’s no need to use the most expensive model for everything,” he added.
中国人工智能的追赶正迫使硅谷降价
洛杉矶的华人企业家 Li Jianian 在本地服务器上部署了中国公司智谱AI (Zhipu AI) 的 GLM-5.2 模型，用于处理一些他过去使用人工智能编码工具 Claude Code 完成的任务。 根据他的经验，在日常约70%的工作中，智谱AI 的表现“已经与 Claude 不相上下”。他补充说：“没必要所有事情都用最昂贵的模型。” 在地球的另一端，四川成都的视频创作者 Cheng Xiao（化名）正面临一个不同的问题：他的 Claude 账号再次被封禁。 Cheng 在不同的人工智能模型之间切换，但他仍然认为 Claude 在处理复杂编码时“更智能”。问题在于访问权限。 Claude 的母公司 Anthropic, 不在中国提供服务，这迫使 Cheng 必须让电脑一直连接虚拟专用网络 (VPN)，并依赖中介为账户充值。当他最新的账号被封后，他转向了 OpenAI 的编码工具 Codex。 在中美科技竞争日益激烈的背景下，两国用户都在将对方的模型纳入自己的工具箱。有些人是为了寻求更高的性价比，而另一些人则需要更强大的选项。 Get insights into...
[Big read] China’s AI catch-up is forcing Silicon Valley to cut prices
A customer looks at a board with the menu at AGI Bar in Beijing's Zhongguancun district on 9 August 2026. In Beijing's tech district, drinkers at an AI-themed bar can plug in to DeepSeek for free.(Pedro Pardo/AFP) (Edited and refined by Grace Chong, with the assistance of AI translation.) Los Angeles-based Chinese entrepreneur Li Jianian deployed Chinese company Zhipu AI’s GLM-5.2 on a local server, using it for some of the tasks he had used AI coding tool Claude Code to do.
How China’s changing the brain-computer interface race
A visitor wears a Stonehill Technology Ltd.'s helmet-style brain-computer interface (BCI) at the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, on 17 July 2026.(Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) (Edited and refined by James Loo, with the assistance of AI translation.) A patient paralysed from the neck down was able to pick a pen again after a coin-sized chip was implanted in his brain. This is not a scene from a science-fiction (sci-fi) movie, but a real case widely reported by Chinese and US media.
The returnees: Inside China’s AI talent reversal
A growing number of AI researchers are returning to China, reshaping careers, companies and the global balance of tech talent Add BT as a preferred source DeepSeek’s rapid global rise proves that elite Chinese AI talents do not have to work for American companies to achieve massive success.
[Big read] The returnees: Inside China’s AI talent reversal
Floor signage for the offices of DeepSeek (centre) is seen in Beijing on 28 January 2025.(Peter Catterall/AFP) (Edited and refined by Grace Chong, with the assistance of AI translation.) In 2023, computer science PhD graduate Pan Zizheng faced a choice: stay at Nvidia, which had just crossed a US$1 trillion valuation, or join a fledgling Chinese startup. He chose the latter without hesitation — Hangzhou-based DeepSeek.
Beijing’s new red line: Offshore firms can’t ‘de-China’
Authorities signal that corporate re-domiciliation can no longer bypass the tightening national security and tax net Add BT as a preferred source An electronic board shows Shanghai stock indices as people walk on a pedestrian bridge in the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai.
北京的新红线：离岸公司不得"去中国化" - The Business Times
当局释放信号，企业迁册无法再绕开日益收紧的国家安全和税收网络 Add BT as a preferred source 上海陆家嘴金融区，人们走在人行天桥上，一块电子屏正显示着上海股指。 照片：路透社 Published Thu, May 14, 2026 · 02:33 PM 从加强审查具有离岸架构的公司在香港的首次公开募股（IPO），到阻止Meta收购Manus，北京正收紧对具有“中国基因”的公司的“穿透式”监管。 4月27日，中国国家发展和改革委员会叫停了Meta与源自中国的人工智能初创公司Manus之间的收购协议，此举震惊了科技界和投资界。 监管从资本延伸至数据和人才 次日，中国官方媒体中央电视台（CCTV）报道称，政府正在整治“洗产地”等不合规行为，以及拓展海外市场带来的安全风险，并表示：“依法监管是维护有序开放的必要举措，与欢迎外商来华投资兴业的立场并不矛盾。” 4月29日，中央电视台旗下的社交媒体账号“玉渊谭天”发文强调，政府阻止Manus被收购，并非禁止中国人工智能公司出海，而是要划清不合规的界线。...
[Big read] China’s superwomen are winning on screen: Empowerment or illusion?
Is the rise of female-centric Chinese dramas an awakening? (Graphic: Zhang Yifan) China’s newest hit dramas celebrate unstoppable heroines — generals, tycoons, and perfect all-rounders. But scholars and viewers question whether this surge in “superwomen” reflects real empowerment or just another comforting illusion. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Liu Sha speaks to viewers, academics and those in the industry to find out more.
AI chipmakers thrive as fortunes diverge in China’s semiconductor sector
Wafer fabrication, security, analog semiconductor and power chip companies have found that they are struggling to keep up with their AI chipmaking counterparts as they grapple with an economic landscape altered by the ongoing trade war and geopolitical tensions. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Liu Sha discusses the reasons behind the profit gap in China’s semiconductor sector.
UK To Be Guest of Honor at China's Biggest Ever Consumer Expo
China’s Hainan to host international consumer goods expo, attended by over 4,100 corporate brands, and UK will be the guest of honor. South China’s Hainan Province will host another international business event with more than 4,100 brands from 71 countries and regions to be represented, an official of the Ministry of Commerce of China said on Mar. 27, underscoring China’s focus on high-quality growth and global engagement.
China's Key Targets for 2025 Released on "Two Sessions"
This week, China entered the period of its annual “two sessions“. China’s two sessions this year bear the important task of building consensus and drawing up a blueprint for 2025 and the future. Below are the key figures in the Government Work Report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, to the National People’s Congress (NPC), which began its annual session on Mar. 5th. Written by Liu Sha, picture designed by Dai Qing.
Find Traditional Chinese Cuisines in Ne Zha 2
Find traditional Chinese cuisines hidden in the film, Ne Zha 2. Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 is currently screening worldwide. Apart from its stunning visuals and compelling story, there are also some traditional Chinese cuisines hidden in the film. In the UK, maybe you can find the similar ones. Lotus Root Powder vs. Arrowroot Powder In the film, Nezha and his ally Aobing’s souls are saved after a catastrophe, but they struggled to maintain their physical forms.
AI Enriches Education in China, but Concerns Arise
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become efficient assistants at schools in China, but the trend has also sparked concerns. “Confucius, does the phrase ‘To learn and constantly review what one has learned, isn’t that a delight?’ mean that we should frequently review our lessons?” In a fourth grade classroom of Xinyilu Primary School, Qinhuangdao, north China’s Hebei Province, a student posed this question to a virtual figure on the screen.
Asian Winter Games: A Touchstone of Ice and Snow Economy
Harbin Asian Winter Games will serve as a touchstone for the future of China’s ice and snow economy. Major international sports events have always been an important economic lever for the host country. The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin this year has played the same role. The event not only showcases China’s extraordinary organizational capability but also help boost the economy of the Harbin city and surrounding regions. Written by Liu Sha, pictures created by Dai Qing.
A Bird Kingdom Born along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf
There is a bird kingdom born along the coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf in China. Dongtan sanctuary in Chongming Island, Shanghai, Yellow River Estuary sanctuary in Dongying, Shandong, Nandagang sanctuary in Cangzhou, Heibei, Liaohe Estuary sanctuary in Panjin, Liaoning, and other several sanctuaries are all located along the coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf in China. However, even some Chinese people are unaware that these places have migratory bird stations and world-class wetlands.
Experience A Desert Version of Fast and Furious at Badain Jaran
The Badain Jaran Desert with its stunning sand towers and lakes, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. China’s World Heritage sites have increased by 3 this year, and the Badain Jaran Desert – Towers of Sand and Lakes is one of them. Located in northwestern China across the provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia. It is China’s third-largest desert and was added to the list by UNESCO in July. There are many legends about the Badain Jaran Desert.
Why do “Foreign Disciples” Regard Wudang as a Second Home
Wudang Mountain is on the list of must-visit-place for many overseas tourists, including Europeans. Wudang Mountain is perhaps the best known of China’s Taoist holy mountains, which is also an important destination for Taoist pilgrimages. The site comprises Taoist buildings from as early as the 7th century. It also represents the highest standards of Chinese art and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years. UNESCO listed the mountain as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994.
Make wishes @Mount Wutai, Manjushri’s earthly abode
As UNESCO says on its website, Mount Wutai is a sacred Buddhist mountain. Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2009, the site, known for over 2000 years, is home to about 50 Buddhist temples built between the 1st century and the early 20th century. It is one of China’s four great Buddhist mountains, because it is believed to be the earthly abode of Manjushri (文殊菩萨), the Buddha of Wisdom, one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas of Chinese Buddhism.
Take a “high-five with the Buddha” selfie @Yungang Grottoes
Recently, a young UK couple (@ Wine Fairy Couple Jack & Paige) has punched in at the Yungang Grottoes, where Black Myth: Wukong is set. The couple’s popularity on China’s short-video social platform Douyin has skyrocketed. “How on earth did they make this?”, the couple asked when arriving at the Grottoes. People say that Yungang Grottoes’ magnificent beauty will shock everyone who came here. The couple is no exception. “This is a true wonder of the world. It’s truly incredible!” they said.
Wear a “garden” on the head and take a selfie in Quanzhou
Rencently, Quanzhou travel has been very popular in China. This coastal city located in the southeast of China. It’s well-known as the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. During the Song and Yuan periods (10th-14th century) it was the largest port in the east and also a global trade center. In 2021, Quanzhou was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural site. Within Quanzhou is the oyster fishing village of Xunpu.
Let’s Go For a Ride, Along the central axis of Beijing
Beijing Central Axis, these three words may be unfamiliar to many people. In fact, China’s renowned architect Liang Sicheng first proposed the notion of it in 1951. He called it “the world’s longest and greatest north-south central axis”. It is composed of 15 heritage sites, including the Forbidden City, the Bell and Drum Towers, Jingshan Hill, and the Temple of Heaven. When you walk through, you may have a deep impression of how the capital city of ancient China developed.
ThinkChina - Big reads, Opinion & Columns on China
Economy Chinese venture capital funds are flocking to Southeast Asia in search of the next Alibaba and ByteDance. However, given the market’s nascent stage, along with the Chinese funds’ preference for Chinese-affiliated enterprises, options are limited. Liu Sha looks into the challenges these Chinese funds face in finding success in Southeast Asia.
How Chinese Millennials Turn the World of Travel Upside-down
Yin He cannot stand tour groups. The 29-year-old Beijinger has traveled to 20 different countries in the past few years, but she insists on doing so under her own steam. “I don’t want to get up early every morning and follow a bunch of people around places in a rush,” she says. “I prefer to decide things in the moment and enjoy the freedom I don’t have when working.
Chinese Consumers Up Their Vanity Spending
Chinese consumers are hankering after the good things in life—and there is a marked shift in consumption from the mass to premium segments in several categories. Here’s a question for you: just how much time do you spend choosing and buying a dustbin? Chances are, not a lot. Second question: and how much money would you pay for a bin? Again, not a lot. But for Patrick Li, a 29-year-old civil servant in Beijing, buying a dustbin for his kitchen was a huge decision.
The Secrets of Successful Digital Marketing in China
Arnold Ma, CEO of Europe’s first Anglo-Chinese digital marketing agency Qumin, explains how Chinese culture should always be at the center of China marketing strategies. China’s private consumption is expected to increase from $4.4 trillion to $9.7 trillion by 2030. With older people becoming increasingly familiar with technology and the rise in popularity of the short-video content, having an effective digital marketing strategy for the Chinese market has never been more important.
The Future Depends on Your Risk Attitude
Michele Wucker, policy analyst, CEO and founder of business strategy and development company Gray Rhino & Company, and author of the top English-language bestseller in China, The Gray Rhino, teaches us how to be prepared for the significant threats that we may fail to recognize.
What is causing gender payment gap among top executives?
Image: Shutterstock In a company, will two executive-level people doing the same job with the same education background and experience be paid differently? The answer is yes. And unsurprisingly, one of the two is female. How big is the gender pay gap at the executive level?
WeWork Carves Out Space in China’s Cluttered Office Market
Since its establishment in 2010, WeWork has capitalized on the rise of shared-office culture to become the number-one company worldwide specializing in shared office spaces. But in China, it faces stiff competition from homegrown co-working spaces that base their business models on WeWork’s approach. Is it too late for WeWork to carve out a space in China? Can it hold back its Chinese competitors, who claim to better understand the needs of Chinese companies?
Minimalist Consumers Buy Experiences Not Things - CKGSB Knowledge
In 1949, the median new house in the US was 120 square meters (1240 square feet). At the time, that probably felt fine because people didn’t have all that much stuff; some authorities estimate that the average woman had nine complete outfits. Today, the median house is 240 square meters (2467 square feet) and its closets are jammed: the average American buys 64 new items of clothing a year and owns about 300 items of apparel.
How Yiyaowang is Reshaping China’s Health Sector - CKGSB Knowledge
After selling their online retail business Yihaodian to Walmart, Yu Gang and his partner entered the online healthcare space and started a new medical group that brings together an online hospital, a drugstore and patients.
China Outbound Medical Tourism Lead by the Rich - CKGSB Knowledge
Victor Yuan was planning a special trip to Japan with his 65-year-old mother, who has been complaining of stomach pain. Several checkups at the hospital had failed to show any signs of an illness, and doctors could only offer painkillers and diet suggestions. So Yuan decided to try a hospital in Japan, inspired by his own experience in the country in March.
Code and Capital: Genetic Testing in China
Ran Yingying, a former state television presenter, is also the wife of Chinese Boxing Association flyweight champion Zou Shiming. Recently, Ran drew attention for posting the test scores of her 6-year-old son’s commercial genetic test, which had come up with a series of figures covering everything from his ability to learn languages to music appreciation, athletic ability, interpersonal skills, and aptitude for mathematics.
WeWork Carves Out Space in China’s Cluttered Office Market
Since its establishment in 2010, WeWork has capitalized on the rise of shared-office culture to become the number-one company worldwide specializing in shared office spaces. But in China, it faces stiff competition from homegrown co-working spaces that base their business models on WeWork’s approach. Is it too late for WeWork to carve out a space in China? Can it hold back its Chinese competitors, who claim to better understand the needs of Chinese companies?
Chinese tech firms go west
Have Chinese tech firms found an easier route into Western markets than their manufacturing predecessors? Melinda Li, 21, a sophomore student in Maryland, is a fan of Roman Atwood, an online celebrity best known for his comedian “prank” video on his Youtube channel, which has over 8 million subscribers. Recently, Melinda discovered she could support Atwood through a novel new method: sending him gifts on Live.me, a live streaming and social networking app.
Is Guo Guangchang's Fosun Group Another Berkshire Hathaway?
It’s not easy to define Fosun Group, currently the largest private conglomerate in China. Twenty-four years ago it started as a small consulting firm in Shanghai, and then it grew to become a property developer. Later it forayed into pharmaceutical products. Next, it expanded into trading in mineral products, retailing and insurance. Now the Fosun Group, with total assets of over RMB 405 billion, controls the most number of listed companies in China.
Can Xiaomi Get Its Mojo Back?
Once China’s biggest smartphone vendor, Xiaomi is now in decline. What can it possibly do to make a comeback? Never had a Chinese domestic phone achieved such dizzying heights of success before Xiaomi came along. The smartphone vendor sold over 61 million phones in China in 2014, beating the immensely popular Samsung and Apple to become the biggest smartphone vendor in the country. It created sales records by selling hundreds of thousands of phones online within minutes.
60% mainlanders oppose referendum: survey
60% mainlanders oppose referendum: survey By Liu Sha and Liu Chang Source:Global Times Published: 2014-6-30 1:48:01 A Global Times poll has revealed that the majority of residents of the Chinese mainland have no idea that there is an ongoing unofficial referendum and planned Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong, and more than 60 percent opposed these two activities after being informed.
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