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- 80: Libra lessons from WeChat and QQOn June 18, Facebook announced the Libra cryptocurrency, a solution to their P2P payments conundrum. As to be expected, this move has gotten a lot of attention. In China, that attention has taken the form of comparing Libra to Tencent's breakthrough Q Coin as well as how WeChat has integrated payments.Key questions:What is Q Coin?What's the difference between a virtual currency and a cryptocurrency?What is the relationship between Libra, Calibra, and Facebook?Will China ever have something like this?LinksEverything you need to know about Libra, Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrencyCan Facebook’s Libra replicate WeChat Pay’s digital payment dominance?Facebook, Libra, and the Long GameFACEBOOK’S CALIBRA IS A SECRET WEAPON FOR MONETIZING ITS NEW CRYPTOCURRENCYBecome a member of TechNode SquaredHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 357 min
- 79: Facial recognition, AI, and privacy in China with Zen SooFacial recognition has taken off in China. Perhaps the most widely implemented use case, facial recognition is used to deter jaywalkers, track attention and behavior in schools, catch criminals, monitor live streamers, and more. Unlike Western countries, China's privacy protections laws are almost non-existent, but that is changing with draft legislation soon to be releasedKey questions:What is China's plan for facial recognition?How is facial recognition being used now?What are the local attitudes toward the technology?LinksVideo: Facial recognition is on the rise in ChinaUpgraded AI surveillance helps nab student suspected in mother’s murderInside China Tech podcastBecome a member of TechNode SquaredGuestZen Soo, @zensoo, SCMPHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 345 min
- 78: Hot take—Huawei after GoogleLast week, the White House announced a ban on US companies doing business with companies deemed a security risk. Over the weekend, Google announces that they must suspend Huawei's access to Android. This episode, Matt and John have a short discussion about what the announcement means for Huawei and what the company may be able to do about it.Correction: In this episode, John says that "HongMeng OS" could be translated as "Red Dream." This is incorrect. The characters for HongMeng are 鸿蒙 and refers to the Chinese mythology's primal chaos.LinksHongmeng, Huawei’s proprietary OS, incorporates next-generation technologyShanghai tech board to push semiconductor independenceWhy Huawei’s ‘wolf culture’ will help telecom titan fight off attacks and thriveHalt and Catch Fire (TV series about making an OS)Frontline: Trump's Trade WarBecome a member of TechNode SquaredGet your tickets to the first annual EmergeHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 336 min
- 77: Peer-to-peer lending in China—Tech-driven shadow banking with Andrew PolkChina’s online peer-to-peer lending industry has been in turmoil for the last three years as financial regulators have clamped down as part of “de-risking” efforts. Tuandai.com, a top P2P lender, collapsed in March due to turnover problems. As of February, the platform had more than 220,000 investors with RMB 14.5 billion ($2.15 billion) in outstanding loans. The company is under investigation for illegal fundraising, leading to the arrest of 41 people so far, including co-owners Tang Jun and Zhang Lin.This week, Andrew Polk, partner at Trivium China, joins us to discuss what's happening with the P2P lending industry in China.Key questions:What role has the government played in the growth and death of P2P lending?How is the crackdown on cryptocurrency different from the tightening regulations around P2P lending?Are P2P companies really tech companies, as many claim?Can we expect companies like Dianrong to survive this round of government scrutiny?Links22: P2P lending, retail banking, and the future of online services with Ling KongThe Trivium Tip SheetBecome a member of TechNode SquaredGet your tickets to the first annualGuestAndrew Polk, @andrewpolk81HostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelProducerPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 352 min
- 76: US vs China—AI asymmetries with Jeffrey DingWith the number of English speakers around the world, it's no surprise that Chinese AI experts and engineers are keeping up with developments across the Pacific. However, the same is not true when it comes to the Chinese language. Indeed, Andrew Ng, former Chief Scientist at Baidu and co-founder of Coursera, made this exact point years ago when interviewed about China's AI progress. Jeffrey Ding, China lead for the Center for the Governance of AI, is trying to change that information asymmetry with his ChinAI newsletter featuring translations of Chinese thought leadership in AI.LinksChinAI newsletterHow I learned to stop worrying and love surveillance capitalism62: AI Superpowers with Kai-Fu LeeTechNode Podcast NetworkGuestJeffrey Ding, @jjding99HostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelProducerPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 349 min
- 75: Pinduoduo's free cash flow problem with James HullFree cash flow is cash a company can use for whatever they want. If Pinduoduo is free cash flow positive they’ll likely be able to continue their growth spend and get even larger. If its free cash flow negative, the growth plan will put too much strain on their cash position and, it will eventually fail. To say it simply: the stakes are high.This week, we're joined by James Hull, professional investor and co-host of the China Tech Investor podcast, to take a look at Pinduoduo's actual financial health.LinksPinduoduo’s free cash flow conundrum43: The e-commerce platform becoming a threat to Alibaba with Thomas GrazianiChina Tech Investor podcastTechNode Podcast NetworkGuestJames Hull, @jameshullxHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelProducerPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 353 min
- 74: Bitmain, Bitcoin Cash, and the future of crypto with Nishant SharmaOne of the earliest companies to get into bitcoin mining, Bitmain makes and sells mining equipment and manages one of the world's largest bitcoin mining pools. A controversial company in the space (as are most), Bitmain backed the Bitcoin Cash fork as well as the subsequent fork into Bitcoin Cash ABC.This week we are joined by Nishant Sharma, International PR and Communications Director at Bitmain, to talk about the company, some of their tech, as well as their future plans.This episode was recorded on January 31, 2019.LinksHow the world’s largest bitcoin miner is taking on AI’s most powerful playersBitmain co-founder Wu Jihan may be departing from core businessTechNode Podcast NetworkGuestNishant Sharma, @nishantsharma87, LinkedInHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelProducerPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 349 min
- 73: Mobility's maturation and misery: One ofo doesn't ruin everythingAll of China's most visible mobility players have undergone significant change over the last 12 months. Ofo is on the verge of collapse, Mobike is now Meituan Bike, and Didi is grappling with how to move past their existential safety problem.LinksFailures and opportunities: A pivotal moment for China’s mobility industryTechNode Podcast NetworkHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelProducerPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 354 min
- 72: Gaming regulation rectification with Daniel AhmadEarly last year, the central government put a freeze on gaming approvals, shutting out many big titles from making money, including PUBG and Fortnite. However, in December, they reopened approvals only to find themselves with a 6-month backlog, leaving giants Tencent and Netease still unable to monetize their biggest hits.Daniel Ahmad, analyst at Niko Partners, joins us again to talk gaming regulation in China, the role of mini games in the WeChat vs Douyin battle, and how Steam is faring in the Middle Kingdom.LinksNiko PartnersChina Tech Talk 18: China's gaming and e-sports industry with Daniel AhmadGuestDaniel Ahmad, @ZhuGEXHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannelProducerPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesRSS feedMusic: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 355 min
- 71: The Chinese takeover of the Indian app ecosystem with Shadma ShaikhWhile everyone is talking about China's expansion into Southeast Asia, China's largest neighbor has become the real target for China's tech companies. This week, Shadma Shaikh, writer at Factor Daily, joins us to discuss the takeover and what Indian entrepreneurs are learning from their Chinese counterparts.45 min
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China Tech Talk is a weekly podcast about what's happening on the ground in China's tech and startup ecosystems.
It is hosted by John Artman, Editor-in-Chief of TechNode English, and Matthew Brennan, founder of ChinaChannel