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Chinese AI models regularly pass 30 percent on OpenRouter as cost gap widens

Chinese AI models are increasingly competitive with US counterparts due to lower costs. This cost advantage is driving adoption by US companies, challenging established players like OpenAI and Anthropic. OpenRouter benchmarks show these models are regularly exceeding 30 percent performance, highlighting a significant market shift.

The Decoder·Jul 7, 2026

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