Qwen unveils qwen4 preview on alibaba token plan, highlighting real-world performance

The Qwen large model team announced the upcoming release of Qwen4, alongside the immediate launch of a Qwen4-Max preview. This preview is currently available on Alibaba's Token Plan, offering users access at a promotional rate as low as one-tenth of the standard price. Access to the preview is managed via the Qwen AI platform's Token Plan page. The new Qwen4 model reportedly demonstrates advancements in knowledge comprehension, world perception, coding, and agentic capabilities, showing initial success in real-world tasks ranging from complex programming to professional software operation. While the team did not release specific benchmark scores or parameters, the integration strategy is notable. The model has been integrated across several in-house products, including Qwen Office, Qoder, the Qwen App, and QwenStudio, ensuring coverage from the model layer up to the application layer. This rollout strategy emphasizes validation through practical task feedback rather than solely relying on technical specifications, mirroring a broader industry shift among domestic large models toward ecosystem and performance metrics.