Models
Chinese Models
LLMs from Chinese companies like Kimi, Minimax, and GLM, often less restricted than Western models.
Also written as chinese model
- Messages
- 78
- Members using it
- 35
- First seen
- Dec 8, 2025
What it means
Large language models developed by Chinese AI companies such as Kimi, Minimax, DeepSeek, and GLM. These models often have fewer content restrictions than Western alternatives and may provide different capabilities or pricing. They typically generate hype with strong benchmark performance, though real-world results can be mixed.
How it's used here
Members test Chinese models for tasks that Western models refuse, noting they're "more permissive" about restricted content. There's a pattern of initial excitement followed by reality-checking their practical performance after several days of use.
Seen in the wild
“Also give it a shot on chinese models like Kimi or Minimax. I had it tell me how to hack a website, where claude would tell me it's illegal”
“The issue is these chinese models get so much hype and great benchmarks then 5-6 days later people are posting use cases of them not doing well.”
“We've been working a lot with the Chinese models lately they are solid especially when it comes to restrictions they are more permissive”