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
Living tracker. Last updated: 25 July 2026. Bookmark it — prices in this market have a half-life of about a quarter. How much do AI models cost in 2026? On … Read more
DeepSeek: Inside China’s $52B Anti-Startup AI Lab
DeepSeek is a Hangzhou-based AI research lab, founded in May 2023 by hedge fund billionaire Liang Wenfeng, that has become the most-used open-weight model developer in the world. As of … 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.
What are the LLM Benchmarks for Asian Languages in 2026? A Comprehensive Performance Map
A tour through the benchmarks that actually measure LLM performance in Asian languages — Nejumi, KMMLU, BnMMLU, SEA-HELM — and what they tell us about the frontier vs domestic gap.
What LLM Access is Available Across Asia in 2026? ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek and Open Source Tracker
A working tracker of where ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and the major Chinese LLMs are accessible across fifteen Asian markets. Last updated April 2026.
China vs the US: A 2026 Comparison of Who Is Winning the AI Race
The US spent 23 times more than China on private AI investment in 2025 — $285.9 billion versus $12.4 billion — and yet the performance gap between the best American … Read more
What is the Real AI Stack in Asia in 2026? A Comprehensive Layer-by-Layer Analysis
Asia-Pacific’s AI market hit an estimated $102 billion in 2025, making it the fastest-growing AI region on the planet at a 34-35% compound annual growth rate (Stanford HAI / Statista, … Read more
What is China’s AI Strategy in 2026? A Comprehensive Analysis of Models, Chips, and State Policy
China’s daily AI token usage surpassed 140 trillion in March 2026 — a 1,000-fold increase in two years. Chinese models now account for four of the top five most-used globally. This is a comprehensive analysis of the models, chips, state strategy, cost advantages, and deployment patterns driving China’s AI machine — and what it means for Asia, the West, and global markets.