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Product news · Market
StepFun team and Step model profile added
StepFun is now tracked as a Shanghai multimodal model company behind Step 3.5 Flash, StepClaw, open-source audio/video/image models and an AI plus device strategy.
Product news · Open source
Step 3.5 Flash tracked as an agent-focused open model
The StepFun report highlights Step 3.5 Flash as a sparse-MoE model optimized for agent workloads, with MIT-licensed open-source assets and strong OpenClaw/OpenRouter traction.
Product news · Availability
Qwen international web entry highlighted
The overseas support report identifies chat.qwen.ai as Qwen's international web entry, with email login, broad language support and overseas payment paths.
Product news · Availability
Hailuo AI international access added
Hailuo AI is tracked as MiniMax's international consumer product entry, with card and PayPal support called out for overseas users.
Product news · API
Kimi international API path separated
Moonshot's international API path is treated separately from the China API path, making Kimi more API-first for overseas users.
Product news · Pricing
GLM regional pricing needs extra review
The overseas support report flags sharp domestic-versus-overseas subscription differences for GLM Coding Plan, so buyers should verify regional pricing before committing.
Product news · API
DeepSeek global API entry added
DeepSeek's platform entry is now listed as the API route to verify for global users, alongside open-source deployment paths.
Product news · API
ERNIE/Qianfan marked API-first overseas
The overseas report treats Baidu's consumer web experience as China-first, with Qianfan API access as the more practical overseas route.
Product news · Market
Chinese AI overseas support guide published
A new guide summarizes international websites, overseas payment, API access, open-source routes and restrictions across major Chinese AI products.
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StepFun / Step rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Platform billing, Step Plan
Editorial update
Chinese AI Overseas Support Guide
For overseas users, start with MiniMax, DeepSeek and Qwen when you need the clearest international access; use Kimi and ERNIE primarily through APIs; treat GLM as strong but price-sensitive because regional subscription pricing can differ sharply.
Editorial update
China AI Model Radar 2026
Use DeepSeek and Qwen as the first global developer baselines, add GLM for coding-agent evaluation, Kimi for very long context and ERNIE/Qianfan when Baidu Cloud or China-local enterprise deployment matters.
Editorial update
Chinese AI in Global Markets: 2026 Landscape
Treat China-origin AI as a serious global option when cost, open-source access or China-market deployment matter, but do not skip regional availability, compliance and vendor-risk checks.
Editorial update
Getting Started with Chinese AI Models
Start with API access for speed, use local deployment only when license and hardware requirements are clear, and move to hybrid architecture when sensitive data or latency justify the added complexity.
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Kimi / Moonshot AI rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Card, Platform billing
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GLM / Zhipu AI rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Card, PayPal, Platform billing
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MiniMax API Platform rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Card, PayPal, Platform billing
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ERNIE / Baidu Qianfan rechecked for global use
Partially available · No English UI · Card, PayPal partial, Baidu Cloud billing
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Tencent Hunyuan rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Tencent Cloud billing
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Doubao / Volcano Engine Ark rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Volcano Engine billing
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Vidu rechecked for global use
Globally available · Full English UI · Credits, Platform billing
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Jimeng AI rechecked for global use
China only · No English UI · China payment methods
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Kling AI rechecked for global use
Globally available · Full English UI · Card, Credits
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DeepSeek rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Card, PayPal partial, Platform billing
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Qwen rechecked for global use
Globally available · Partial English UI · Card, PayPal, Alibaba Cloud billing
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Hailuo AI rechecked for global use
Partially available · Partial English UI · Card, PayPal, Credits
Editorial update
Best Chinese AI Video Generators
Start with Kling if you need the clearest global Chinese video workflow, then use Hailuo as a second test for creative range and friction.
Editorial update
Best ChatGPT Alternatives from China
Start with DeepSeek and Qwen for broad developer baselines, then add Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, ERNIE/Qianfan, Hunyuan and Doubao/Ark based on ecosystem, language, region and billing needs.
Comparison update
Kling AI vs Runway
Choose Kling when you specifically want to evaluate Chinese video models and international access is confirmed. Choose Runway when enterprise workflow maturity is the priority.