Manus has kick-started an AI agent boom in China
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China's AI startups are developing general-purpose AI agents to compete globally, following Manus's success. These agents can autonomously complete complex tasks. Chinese tech giants are also entering the market, leveraging their integrated app ecosystems.
The AI agent race in China is accelerating, with startups like Genspark and Flowith emerging as contenders. Companies are focusing on overseas markets due to restrictions on Western AI models in China. Tech giants like ByteDance and Tencent are developing their own agents, potentially integrating them into popular super-apps.
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