Yin Ruizhi
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Mythos vs DeepSeek: Why cheap AI could tip the US-China tech race
While US AI platforms such as Claude may be more sophisticated or advanced than Chinese products such as DeepSeek, perhaps one key advantage of Chinese technology is that it is much cheaper, which may make all the difference in the long term. Technology expert Yin Ruizhi weighs in.
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Why Seedance beat Sora in the race for AI video generation
Chinese AI companies’ focus on cost efficiency and concrete applications — compared with US companies’ focus on fundraising and compliance over deployment — has given them the upper hand in dominating global market share and reach. Chinese technology expert Yin Ruizhi observes that aside from the AI video generation field, China is poised to overtake the US in more AI domains.
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When cost and practical application takes priority: China surpasses US in AI adoption
Chinese AI models have surpassed US’s in global call volume recently, marking a turning point in the global AI development landscape. Chinese technology expert Yin Ruizhi breaks down why Chinese AI companies have been able to leap ahead in such a short time.
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Seedance 2.0: China’s AI weapon for cultural and commercial clout
Seedance 2.0 puts China ahead in AI video. More than tech, it powers micro-dramas, spreads culture and fuels global commerce — turning algorithms into real-world influence. Chinese technology expert Yin Ruizhi examines the factors involved, not least the US style of form over substance, against China’s practical approach.
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How AI made animation a mass industry in China
By slashing costs and production times, AI has turned animation in China from a studio-led craft into a mass industry. Thousands of short drama series are now made by small teams and individual creators, says Chinese technology expert Yin Ruizhi.
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The next AI superpower? China’s quiet lead in the race for scale
As Huawei challenges Nvidia in AI hardware, China is quietly racing ahead in software scale. With 30 trillion tokens processed daily and AI now cushioning its economy against deflation, a new model of growth — and competition — is taking shape. Technology expert Yin Ruizhi examines the situation.
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Why Manus, China’s rising AI star, moved to Singapore
Just four months after bursting onto the scene, AI agent Manus and its parent startup Butterfly Effect pulled out of China and moved to Singapore, drawing comments from the internet community. Technology expert Yin Ruizhi takes a look at the state of China’s AI startups.
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How China’s all-in-one platforms are reshaping the AI battlefield
The super-integration capability of Chinese internet giants was never previously seen as a competitive advantage over their US counterparts, until the artificial intelligence era. With the widespread enterprise adoption of large AI models since 2024, this strength has taken the spotlight, says technology expert Yin Ruizhi.
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Why US sanctions can’t stop China’s AI rise
US tech sanctions have failed to curb China’s AI rise. With shrinking gaps in model performance, open-source dominance and industry-driven innovation, China is now at parity — and poised to lead. The AI race has changed. Technology expert Yin Ruizhi tells us more.
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Manus: Is China’s overnight AI sensation a breakthrough or just hype?
Yet another AI platform is making waves — Manus, the latest offering by an AI startup from China. This time, while the main criticism is that Manus is not exactly groundbreaking, and has been said to be a “copy” of previous similar platforms such as DeepSeek, the fact is Manus is still a step forward in real-world applications. Technology expert Yin Ruizhi tells us more.
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Why DeepSeek chose text over images: The untold strategy behind its AI success
DeepSeek’s focus on cost-effective text processing has captivated the AI industry. As both China and the US compete and cooperate, the future of AI innovation unfolds. Technology expert Yin Ruizhi explores DeepSeek’s strategic edge for winning the race.
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AI’s curious divide: Telemarketing in China, elections in the US
China’s AI boom is revolutionising telemarketing with personalised pitches from AI celebrities. Meanwhile, similar AI is deployed in US election campaigns. Tech expert Yin Ruizhi explores this curious divergence in AI applications.
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