It's because they're optimizing for a different problem.
Western Models are optimizing to be used as an interchangeable product. Chinese models are being optimizing to be built upon.
> Western Models are optimizing to be used as an interchangeable product
Why? It sounds like the stupidest idea ever. Interchangeability = no lock-in = no moot.
>Western Models are optimizing to be used as an interchangeable product.
But so much investment in their platforms, not just their APIs?