OpenClaw, the AI agent previously known as Clawdbot and then Moltbot, is gaining rapid traction in China as major tech companies integrate it into their platforms. The agent, designed to operate continuously and connect across consumer and workplace applications, has attracted widespread attention from both users and industry leaders. In recent days, Chinese tech giants including Tencent, Alibaba, and Volcano Engine—ByteDance’s cloud services arm—have begun supporting OpenClaw. This integration allows Chinese users to deploy the AI assistant more easily, linking it to tools like Alibaba’s DingTalk and Tencent’s WeCom, the enterprise version of WeChat. The agent’s popularity surged last month in global tech circles, drawing endorsements from high-profile figures such as Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and partners at Andreessen Horowitz. In China, its appeal has only grown, with tutorials, demos, and use cases spreading quickly across local social media platforms like RedNote. OpenClaw enables users to automate a range of tasks, from managing schedules and coordinating coding sessions to building AI-powered virtual employees. Tencent Cloud recently released a preconfigured application template, allowing developers to deploy the agent on its servers with minimal setup. Alibaba Cloud has also added support, enabling OpenClaw to interface with Alibaba’s Qwen series of AI models. Volcano Engine published a detailed guide on how developers can deploy Moltbot within its cloud environment, while cautioning about security risks. The company highlighted that because the agent requires broad access to data, accounts, and network functions, it should be run in isolated environments, sensitive information should be avoided, and access permissions for cloud servers and API keys must be regularly reviewed. Cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about the risks associated with such powerful agents. They warn of vulnerabilities like "prompt injection," where malicious inputs can trick the AI into leaking data or performing unauthorized actions on a user’s behalf. Despite these risks, enthusiasm among Chinese users remains strong. Posts featuring OpenClaw have gone viral on RedNote, with users sharing impressive demonstrations. One user, known as "Brother C," posted a tutorial that garnered over 4,000 likes and 6,000 saves. Another, "Teacher Du," described his experience as “mind-blowing,” noting that OpenClaw could handle a wide range of tasks and bring the idea of a true AI employee closer to reality. Many users are investing in hardware to run the agent locally. A RedNote user named Wu Bin said he purchased a secondhand Mac Mini to use as a personal “super assistant,” praising its remote control and automation capabilities. Not all are convinced. A user identified as “Programmer Yago” warned that using OpenClaw could expose users’ data to significant risk, calling it “running naked all over the internet.” OpenClaw has not responded to requests for comment.