China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses

Cătălin Roșioru

In the second of a two-part series on AI tokens, CNA explores how lower-cost Chinese models are emerging as an attractive option across businesses in Asia, even as experts warn that price is only one part of the equation. SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence  (AI) is often described as a race to  work smarter.  But for businesses in Asia, the more urgent question may be simpler: who can afford to use it at scale? At the heart of that question is the cost of AI tokens - a little-known building

China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ - 16.06.2026 06:00
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 16.06.2026 06:00

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China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ - 16.06.2026 06:00
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 16.06.2026 06:00