As ‘lobster fever’ grips China, Tencent makes OpenClaw-based tool available on WeChat

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iris DengMarch 18, 2026 at 07:58 AM

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Tencent has launched an upgraded version of its QClaw AI agent as a mini-program within WeChat, its popular super app. The QClaw, based on OpenClaw, allows users to remotely control their personal computers from their smartphones. The upgrade, released on Wednesday, enables file transfers and will soon include audio and image command capabilities, along with automated timed tasks. This new version, still in beta, will be accessible to more users than the initial text-only release. Tencent's move aims to simplify the deployment and usage of its AI agent within WeChat, capitalizing on the growing interest in AI technology in China. The integration leverages WeChat's vast user base of over 1.4 billion monthly active users.

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