CZ: This year, a Chinese competitor has been spending money to smear us, while other competitors' actions have been relatively professional.

Odaily News: CZ responded to targeted FUD within the community on X, stating: "Last year, Western competitors bought media to smear me more. This year, a Chinese competitor has been spending money to run smear campaigns (black ads) against us. There is competition from other players in the Asia-Pacific region, but it has been relatively professional. How can the token price rise if the community is divided? Focus on building."