China Tech Talk 32: China tech trends in 2017, part 2

This week, Matt and John discuss the top 5 trends (plus some honorable mentions) in China’s tech for 2017 and make some predictions going into 2018. This is the second of two parts.

Links

• Previous episodes referenced:
  • Live streaming
    • Episode 08: How Chinese internet celebrities are taking over e-commerce with Dannie Li
    • 09: Astroturfing, tipping, and how to become a live stream celebrity in China with Lauren Hallanan
    • 10: Influencers in China and the future of brands with Elijah Whaley
  • Tencent’s entertainment empire
    • 14: Tencent’s OTHER killer app
    • 18: China’s gaming and e-sports industry with Daniel Ahmad
  • WeChat mini programs
    • Episode 02: Mini-programs – WeChat’s killer feature
    • 18: China’s gaming and e-sports industry with Daniel Ahmad
  • VPN
    • 23: Group chat rules, VPNs, and the future of the internet in China
  • Apple in China
    • Episode 06: Smartphones in China – Apple’s growing weakness
    • 27: Can the iPhone X save Apple in China?
  • Co-working
    • 28: Reinventing commercial real estate with Dominic Penaloza
• How to leave an iTunes review

• John Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNode
• Matthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannel

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• RSS feed
• Music: “Theme from Penguins on Parade” by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 3

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