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Third-party API relay platforms (such as Kongcai) use a multiplier billing mechanism, where a 0.1x multiplier means the call cost is approximately one-tenth of the official pricing
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75%
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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6/3/2026
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Valid until: 9/1/2026(expired)
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