The Great Firechat

#1 - So it begins - a new space race, a telehealth boom, group-buying groceries and more


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Hi! A great beginning to a new good thing. This week we introduced ourselves and why we are doing this podcast. Then we go into our six key topics based on recent events in China tech.

Below are the topics and links for more learning

1) Apple seems to be lobbying against a new US law which counters forced labor overseas
2) Group-buy grocery chains are taking off in China. Alibaba backed Nice Tuan bags another $196 mill USD in funding.
3) Race for space: China's successfully lands on the moon.
4) A healthy boom in China. JD Health valued around $29 bn USD in HK market IPO, raises $3.5 bn USD.
5) China's autonomous vehicle tech is accelerating: AutoX removes safety drivers.
6) Personal data protection in China is tightening up. The 'wild days' of China's loose data control are ending.

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The Great FirechatBy Kevin and Adeh