Policy/shipped/2026-09-21

Claude Web Version Speed Throttled for Chinese Users Due to Chinese Characters

Anthropic's Claude web version has reportedly implemented speed throttling for all users in China. This restriction is attributed to the presence of Chinese characters in the AI's generated responses, impacting user experience.

3 articles from 1 outlet covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

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1 outlet covered “Claude Web Version Speed Throttled for Chinese Users Due to Chinese Characters”. All of them report the following:

  • Claude web version speed throttled for Chinese users
  • Throttling linked to Chinese characters in generated responses

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