Just Now, Chinese AI Enters Top 2 in Global Programming, Only Claude Remains Ahead
**China's AI Ranks Second Globally in Programming, Trailing Only Claude**
Today, Alibaba's Qwen3.7-Max achieved a score of 1541 on the Code Arena benchmark, securing fourth place globally and surpassing top models like GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3.5 Flash. Among the top positions, it is now the only non-Claude model, placing second overall after Anthropic's Opus models.
Before this official ranking, Qwen3.7-Max had already gained recognition overseas. In practical tests, it outperformed rivals on tasks like creating a self-training Tetris AI and generating complex 3D models, often at a significantly lower cost. Developers praised its ability, especially when integrated with tools like Hermes Agent and OpenCode, to effectively replace models such as GPT-5.5.
In a hands-on challenge to create a 3D racing game from a detailed prompt, Qwen3.7-Max delivered a fully playable HTML file in the first attempt, requiring only minor bug fixes. It uniquely included a start menu and sound effects—details missed by other models. While competitors like Gemini 3.5 Flash and Claude Opus 4.6 produced less polished or functional versions, and GPT-5.5 had its own quirks, Qwen3.7-Max stood out for its initial completeness and playability.
This performance stems from its design as an "Agent Base Model," built for long-duration, autonomous task execution. Internal tests show it can run continuously for 35 hours, making over 1158 tool calls without context degradation or instruction drift. Key technical advancements include "environment expansion" training, which improves adaptability across different frameworks, and "long-horizon autonomous execution" training, enabling sustained strategic decision-making.
By entering the top tier of the programming arena, Qwen3.7-Max demonstrates that Chinese AI models are not just catching up but are becoming defining competitors, challenging the long-standing dominance of Silicon Valley in this field.
marsbit05/27 00:17
