One World, Two Internets: China's Tech Innovation
In 2014, China already is the world's largest Internet, mobile, smartphone and e-commerce market. Yet, the Great Firewall has essentially created a world of two Internets – with most people outside of China unfamiliar with the Chinese web.
Furthermore, there are often misconceptions around China's capacity for creativity – Chinese technology companies are not just derivative clones of US companies. Rather, they are pioneering indigenous innovations and unique business models that focus first at home, and increasingly abroad.
In a world of two Internets – this talk will demystify the technology landscape behind China's Great Firewall and explore the accelerating convergence of innovation between the US and China.
Presenters
Justin Tsang
Partner
Seven Seas Ventures
Justin is a partner at Pacific Technology Ventures, a US-China technology investment firm. Previously, Justin was the co-founder and CEO of Scoop St., a pioneer in social e-commerce, where he led t...
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