Ep. 5 China's Startups, 'Go Abroad' Phenomenon (出海), and Next Big Things with TechNode's Lu Gang 盧剛

Host Wenchi Yu speaks with TechNode Founder Lu Gang about China's startup ecosystem, the influence of government policies, and the impact of US-China rivalry on Chinese tech companies, including the 'go abroad' phenomenon and why the US remains the most desirable market despite the rising tensions.

00:00:04 - Introduction
00:01:57 - Lu Gang’s Journey into Tech Journalism
00:04:40 - The Early Chinese Startup Ecosystem
00:07:48 - The Rise of Venture Capital in China
00:12:00 - Government’s Role in Promoting Entrepreneurship
00:16:10 - Shift in Government Policies and Crackdowns
00:23:22 - US-China Rivalry and Its Impact on Chinese Tech Companies
00:26:12 - The ‘Go Abroad’ Phenomenon
00:28:48 - Success and Challenges of Chinese Companies Overseas
00:32:37 - Future of Chinese Innovation
00:39:04 - The TikTok Dilemma
00:41:14 - Conclusion

Perspectives with Wenchi Yu

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