Posts tagged "China"
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Nano Banana 2 API Guide: gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview
Nano Banana 2 (gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview) via one OpenAI-compatible Images API: text-to-image, reference edits, flat per-image pricing, when to pick Pro.
Image Generation APIs from China: Current Models and Video Availability
Use the current GPT Image 2, Gemini image, and Grok Imagine catalog from China. Updated September 2026 with image API setup and clearly marked historical video examples.
OpenAI API with Alipay or WeChat Pay: The China Developer Setup
WeChat Pay is not currently supported. The working setup for OpenAI-compatible API access from China: top up by card or Alipay in one hosted checkout, no VPN.
Codex CLI Without ChatGPT Plus: Pay per Token Instead
Run Codex CLI against an OpenAI-compatible endpoint without ChatGPT Plus, with China-friendly top-ups, budget controls, and request traces.
LLM Gateway vs API Relay: 5 Ways They Actually Differ
LLM gateway vs API relay: five dimensions where they actually diverge — legal entity, SLA, observability, pricing transparency, and data boundary.
Qwen 3.5 & Doubao 2.0 vs Claude Opus 4.7 & GPT-5.5 (2026)
Qwen 3.5, Doubao 2.0 and DeepSeek V4 vs Claude Opus 4.7 and GPT-5.5: coding, reasoning, latency and price compared after the April 2026 frontier shift.
Cursor Pro from China: Subscription, Payment, Latency
Cursor Pro from China: how to pay without a foreign credit card, what to do about network reliability, and when Claude Code via Router One fits better.
Gemini API & Code Assist in China: Access Guide
Choose a currently listed Gemini model, check its context and API endpoints, and connect from China. Includes the separate Gemini Code Assist boundary.
ChatGPT Plus & GPT-5.5 API from China in 2026 (No VPN)
A practical May 2026 guide for developers in China: pay for ChatGPT Plus, call the GPT-5.5 API, use Codex CLI — without a foreign credit card and without a VPN.
How to Pay for OpenAI & Claude API with WeChat Pay or Alipay (2026 Guide)
WeChat Pay is not currently supported. Pay for OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini APIs in RMB with a card or Alipay in one hosted checkout, no foreign card needed.
Claude Code China Setup: Env Vars, /status, and 429 Fixes
Claude Code in China through Router One: prerequisites, shell setup, /status verification, payment notes, benchmark evidence, and common 429/DNS fixes.
Codex CLI Alternative: Pay-Per-Token Wallet Billing, No VPN
Codex CLI on pay-per-token wallet billing vs a subscription: what it costs, plus failover, per-key spend caps and card or Alipay top-ups through Router One.
Router One vs OpenRouter: Which One for Chinese Developers?
Router One vs OpenRouter for Chinese developers: payment methods, network accessibility, pricing, and AI coding tool support compared in depth.