China AI Native Industry Insights – 20250416 – Kling AI | Alibaba | Zhipu AI | more
Explore Kling AI Phase 2.0’s new models and multimodal experience, Alibaba’s ModelScope revolutionizing MCP communities with Alipay and MiniMax, and Zhipu’s open-sourcing of the 9B/32B GLM series alongside the launch of Z.ai. Discover more in Today’s China AI Native Industry Insights.
1. Kling AI Phase 2.0: New Models and Full Multimodal Experience
🔑 Key Details:
– KLING 2.0 Master improves video generation with better prompt adherence, dynamic motion, and cinematic quality
– KOLORS 2.0 enhances image generation with support for over 60 styles, more realistic visuals, and improved control over lighting and detail
– Multi-Elements Editor allows users to add, swap, or delete video elements based on image and text inputs
– Image Editing now supports inpainting and expansion, enabling precise modifications and creative resizing
– Restyle feature lets users transform image styles easily using simple prompts, available within the KOLORS 2.0 model
💡 How It Helps:
– Video Creators: Build expressive, directed scenes with sequential action prompts and more fluid character animation
– Designers: Easily retouch or expand images, or experiment with stylistic variants across formats and styles
– Storyboard Artists: Create complex visual scenes by layering or replacing elements in short video clips
– AI Developers: Integrate multimodal workflows into creative pipelines with text, image, and video support in one interface
🌟 Why It Matters:
Kling AI Phase 2.0 marks a shift from generation tool to full creative suite. With upgraded models and multimodal editing features, it empowers users to direct, modify, and refine content like never before—whether you’re creating cinematic video, stylized artwork, or immersive storytelling.
Original article: https://app.klingai.com/global/release-notes
Video Credit: Kling AI (@Kling_ai on X)
2. Alibaba’s ModelScope Launches China’s Largest MCP Community with Alipay and MiniMax
🔑 Key Details:
– ModelScope launches a new MCP Plaza with nearly 1,500 open-source MCP services
– First to offer Alipay and MiniMax MCPs, enabling AI agents to access payment, speech, image, and video capabilities
– Alipay MCP supports transaction creation, queries, and refunds for AI-driven payments
– MiniMax MCP transforms LLMs into multimodal tools via unified interfaces
– All services support cloud hosting or local deployment, and integrate with third-party platforms
– MCPBench tool available to evaluate performance, efficiency, and token costs
💡 How It Helps:
– Developers: Rapidly build and test complex MCP workflows
– Enterprises: Simplify access to core services for AI application development
– Community: Open upload and sharing of custom MCP servers and clients
🌟 Why It Matters:
MCP is becoming a standard for connecting models to real-world tools. With ModelScope’s extensive offerings, it’s now easier than ever to build smart, useful AI agents and bridge the gap between AI capability and practical deployment.
Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/MTzth48-WEFvO3yA5XkMew
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmp.weixin.qq.com%2Fs%2FMTzth48-WEFvO3yA5XkMew
Video Credit: The original article
3. Zhipu Open-Sources 9B/32B GLM Series and Launches Z.ai
🔑 Key Details:
– Zhipu releases 9B and 32B GLM models (base, reasoning, rumination) under the MIT license
– Models are live on the new platform Z.ai and also accessible via the MaaS platform bigmodel.cn
– GLM-Z1-32B rivals DeepSeek-R1 in reasoning performance, with 200 tokens/sec inference speed at just 1/30 the cost
– The GLM-Z1-Rumination model supports multi-step deep thinking, self-questioning, and tool use for complex tasks
– A lightweight GLM-Z1-9B offers strong math and code capabilities with low resource requirements
– API access includes three versions: AirX (speed), Air (cost-effective), and Flash (free)
💡 How It Helps:
– Developers and researchers can freely build with top-tier models for code, math, logic, and agent-style reasoning
– Enterprises benefit from fast, affordable APIs for real-world AI deployment
– Z.ai becomes the unified entry point for trying and integrating Zhipu’s most advanced models
🌟 Why It Matters:
With the launch of Z.ai and a new generation of open-source models, Zhipu is pushing Chinese foundational models to the global frontier. The combination of transparency, efficiency, and performance brings practical AGI research and industrial-scale AI deployment one step closer.
Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/7-vos2LIL3WIM1_qzyKTlw
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmp.weixin.qq.com%2Fs%2F7-vos2LIL3WIM1_qzyKTlw
Video Credit: The original article
4. Kunlun Tech’s Mureka Opens China Access and API for AI Music Creation
🔑 Key Details:
– Kunlun Tech’s AI music platform Mureka is now officially open to domestic users via its Chinese portal and API
– Mureka V6 supports music generation in 10 languages; the Mureka O1 model adds chain-of-thought reasoning for improved quality and flexibility
– Over 3.33 million monthly global visits as of March 2025, with a 86.5% monthly growth rate—ranking No.1 in global AI music platforms
– The platform offers audio generation APIs and speech synthesis APIs for developers and enterprises
– Chinese version of the AI-generated MV “Mureka’s Colors” debuts alongside the domestic launch
💡 How It Helps:
– Developers and music platforms can integrate Mureka into their products for advanced music generation
– Professional creators and individuals can compose music anytime with AI support
– The new API makes scalable, high-quality music production more accessible for commercial and creative use
🌟 Why It Matters:
Mureka’s international success highlights the potential of AI in creative industries. Its domestic launch opens new possibilities for China’s AI music innovation and creator ecosystem.
Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UzDSLcm3tvku1QPinGDrYA
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmp.weixin.qq.com%2Fs%2FUzDSLcm3tvku1QPinGDrYA
Video Credit: The original article
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