This is a fascinating strategic move. While the US is locking down models, China is pushing open source as a geopolitical tool. But open source alone is not a moat—it is a distribution channel. The question is whether Zhipu can convert downloads into a developer ecosystem, and then into revenue. Open source wins when the community builds on top of you, not just when they download your weights. That takes time, trust, and relentless execution. If they can pull it off, it would be a strategic masterstroke.