Why Yang Zhilin Chose to Return to China to Build an AI Startup

Posts revisiting Kimi CEO Yang Zhilin’s return to China say he was not forced back by visa or funding constraints, but voluntarily gave up multiple U.S. opportunities to build a company in China. The discussion highlights his view that China already offered a full frontier-AI ecosystem, including policy support, capital, talent, and market demand.

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