China’s Shenzhen backs OpenClaw AI with subsidies, despite Beijing’s security concerns

It is reported that Shenzhen’s Longgang district has announced initiatives to develop an industry around OpenClaw. Longgang’s draft measures, open for public comment until 6 April 2026, aim to establish an OpenClaw-centric AI ecosystem, providing subsidies and financing for notable applications, alongside free resources for “one-person companies.” However, regulators have raised security concerns regarding OpenClaw’s access to personal data, reflecting Beijing’s ongoing vigilance over cyber risks and data privacy, especially as the National People’s Congress emphasizes the importance of high-tech industries amid U.S. competition.

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