US vs Chinese AI Models: The Capability Tracker
Last updated: 25 July 2026. This is a living tracker, refreshed after each major release wave. For the full strategic picture — investment, chips, talent — see our China vs … Read more
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AI Model Costs 2026: US Frontier vs Chinese Open Source
Last substantively updated: 30 October 2026. Quarterly review cycle: next full review due 30 January 2027. Known price changes and model retirements are checked sooner. AI model costs have changed … Read more
Chinese and Open Source AI Models: A Guide for Builders
Is it possible to build entirely on Chinese AI models? The honest answer depends entirely on how you use them — and most of the debate collapses once you separate … Read more
What AI Models Can You Use in China? 2026
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are all officially blocked in mainland China. The workarounds, and why China’s own models — Doubao, DeepSeek, Qwen — now dominate.
Hong Kong AI Market 2026: Market Size, Investment and Adoption
In the second week of January 2026, Hong Kong did something no other market outside the US has managed: it floated two frontier AI labs in 48 hours. Zhipu AI … Read more
Asia AI Market 2026: Market Size, Investment and Adoption
Asia is where the AI market’s three biggest questions get settled: who uses AI at the greatest scale, who builds a credible alternative to the American frontier, and who manufactures … Read more