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Now on Beijing’s wishlist: quantum technology
The country’s top leaders have made quantum technology a priority. Time to buckle your seats—the field is in for a gold rush.
Direct sales model opens opportunities for Chinese brands
Chinese consumer-facing brands are trying to cut reliance on Taobao and Amazon. Direct sales are an alternative to reliance on platforms.
5 reasons you can’t miss Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020
The fully virtual event, attended by global fintech leaders, will be held from Nov. 2 to 6 in Hong Kong. Sign up now to be a part of it.
Poputar smart guitar: TechNode review
The Poputar smart guitar promises to teach you how to play guitar in five minutes. TechNode put it to the test.
INSIGHTS | Data localization is going global
China’s data localization laws are controversial, especially among multinationals. But they’d better get used to the idea.
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INSIDER | The label ‘short video platform’ has outlived its usefulness
Today, short video remains a platform staple, but it’s far from the only type of video available on popular apps Douyin and Kuaishou.
Israel tech should keep eye on China, despite travel restrictions
With the border closed, Israel tech startups are missing opportunities to work with Chinese partners, Rami Blachman argues.
CHINA VOICES | Meet one of China’s sharpest crypto bloggers
Crypto mining crackdowns, surprise arrests of investors, and a gimlet eye for the BSN: Meet TechNode’s favorite China crypto blogger.
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VC Roundup: Chasing opportunity in China’s SaaS scene
US-style SaaS companies, often based on charging a monthly fee for standard software, doesn’t work in the China, investors said.
INSIGHTS | As ridesharing market plateaus, Didi tries everything
As Didi moves toward a rumored IPO, the Chinese ridesharing market isn’t growing fast enough for the world’s second largest unicorn.
INSIGHTS | High tide for healthcare apps?
China’s telehealth industry got a big boost this year, but it’s too soon to say whether healthcare apps are here to stay.
Bytedance builds walls for its budding e-commerce ecosystem
Bytedance is blocking links to e-commerce stores on livestreams in flagship video app Douyin as it vies for a share of e-commerce.
