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January 26, 2026

American AI coding agents are impressive. But so are China’s

CNBC tested Chinese AI startup Zhipu's new coding tool. It's just as impressive as American AI coding agents.

American AI coding agents are impressive. But so are China’s

TL;DR

  • Zhipu AI's GLM 4.7 coding tool is gaining buzz among US developers.
  • The tool's user base is primarily concentrated in the United States and China.
  • This indicates a potential breakout moment for Chinese AI models in the US market.
  • The article contrasts Zhipu's performance with American AI coding tools like Replit and Claude Code.
  • One test involved Zhipu building a tracker for Chinese public companies, which was quick but less polished.
  • Independent sources confirm Zhipu's GLM 4.7 is gaining recognition in the US, though reviews are mixed.
  • Tuhin Srivastava of Baseten, a platform monitoring AI usage, is testing the model.

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