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AI video generation: How China’s Kling challenges Google’s Veo, OpenAI’s Sora

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Wency ChenJanuary 26, 2026 at 02:30 PM
AI video generation: How China’s Kling challenges Google’s Veo, OpenAI’s Sora
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Kuaishou's AI video generation platform, Kling, has emerged as a significant competitor to Google's Veo and OpenAI's Sora. Launched in June 2024, Kling has quickly grown, reaching approximately 12 million monthly active users and generating an estimated US$240 million in annual recurring revenue. The platform's revenue exceeded internal targets, reaching US$140 million in 2025, with December alone contributing over US$20 million. This growth has positively impacted Kuaishou's Hong Kong shares. Kuaishou established a dedicated business unit for Kling in April 2025, highlighting its importance to the company's generative AI strategy.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Beijing 40% TikTok 40% Hong Kong 50% ByteDance 50% Sora 60% Google 60% Veo 60% OpenAI 60% China ×270% Kling ×790% Kuaishou ×790%

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ai video generation 100% kling platform 90% kuaishou 80% revenue 70% generative ai 60% monthly active users 60% short video 50% ai slop 40%

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Positive
Score: 0.40

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
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90%
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China

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