The Chinese government announced a ban on installing OpenClaw AI applications on state-owned office computers, Citi recaptured in a research report. Globally, professional users tend to run AI agents on standalone machines as a best practice for security. Given widespread smartphone reliance and limited personal PC ownership in China, the broker believed some users may have attempted to install OpenClaw on office computers, prompting government action.Related NewsCiti: TENCENT 'Lobster' Craze Becomes AI Agent Popularization Inflection Point; TP HKD783The broker viewed TENCENT (00700.HK) -5.500 (-0.996%) Short selling $1.77B; Ratio 16.424% 's "WorkBuddy" allows AI agents to operate in its secure cloud environment, which is likely to be seen as a safer solution in China because it bypasses the risks associated with local machine installations. Specifically, Tencent-led communication platforms QQ and WeChat provide unique ecosystem advantages, enabling users to seamlessly manage AI agents. The broker was constructive on Tencent's competitive position and its upcoming AI developments harnessing existing ecosystem advantages.Citi maintained Buy on TENCENT, with a target price of HKD783. (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-03-12 16:25.)Related NewsCiti Forecasts for TENCENT's 4Q25 Results (Table)