CNBC's China Connection newsletter: New AI players think global from day one
By Evelyn Cheng
Published on March 4, 2026.
Chinese startups are increasingly focusing on global opportunities in their AI tools. Tripo AI, an image-to-3D model generation company, has revealed that around 90% of its users are outside of China and is in talks with major European and American companies for strategic investments. Since its release of its platform in June 2025, monthly revenue quickly increased to over $1 million. This is an example of how quickly products are coming to market, despite global competition.
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