Chinese Models Drive Global Token Usage Surge
BEIJING, April 2, 2026 — Chinese AI models are driving a global surge in token usage, with average daily token consumption exceeding 140 trillion in March, according to industry sources. Companies like MiniMax say the MiniMax M2.5 delivers 100 tokens per second at about $1 per hour and claim Chinese model costs run roughly one-tenth of U.S. rivals, enabling broader enterprise adoption.
Key Points
- 1Reports show China’s daily token usage exceeded 140 trillion in March 2026.
- 2MiniMax and peers cut per-token costs via efficient algorithms and hardware improvements.
- 3Low compute costs and large user base (602 million) enable broader enterprise and industrial adoption.
Scoring Rationale
Same-day industry report with concrete metrics (140 trillion tokens, 100 tokens/sec, $1/hour) indicates notable commercial impact and industry-wide scope. Scored high for relevance and scope, moderated for limited independent verification and technical depth.
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