TENCENT(HK:00700) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-06 10:26Core Insights - The article discusses the impact of Anthropic's ban on the Claude model for Chinese companies, leading to the removal of Claude from AI programming tools like Trae and CodeBuddy [1][3][8] - The ban has created opportunities for domestic AI models to fill the gap left by Claude, with companies like Zhiyu and Kimi launching migration plans for developers [9][12] Group 1: Company Actions - ByteDance's Trae international version has removed access to the Claude model as of November 4, following a service adjustment notification to users [1][4] - Tencent's CodeBuddy international version had already removed the Claude model by October 1, replacing it with models like OpenAI's GPT-5 and Gemini-2.5-Pro [3][8] - Trae has offered Pro members an additional 50% request quota as compensation for the removal of Claude, valid until January 31, 2026 [6] Group 2: Market Response - The removal of Claude has accelerated the development of domestic AI models, with companies like Zhiyu and Kimi quickly introducing alternatives [9][12] - Zhiyu has launched a "migration plan" for Claude API users, promoting its GLM model as a cost-effective alternative, priced at one-seventh of Claude's cost [9][12] - Kimi updated its model on the same day the ban was announced, positioning it as a competitor to Claude at a significantly lower price point [12] Group 3: Industry Trends - The ban on Claude has prompted a shift in the AI programming landscape, with domestic models gaining traction and attracting attention from both local developers and international companies [9][12] - Major Chinese tech firms are increasingly focusing on developing their own integrated development environments (IDEs) to compete in the AI space, with products like Trae, CodeBuddy, and Alibaba's Qoder emerging [12][13] - ByteDance has restricted internal use of third-party AI development tools, promoting its own Trae tool among employees, which has seen over 1 million monthly active users [13]