Description

John and Matthew talk about the future of Tencent and WeChat, including:

• What a WeChat hardware device might be
• Possible AR features and products
• The role of mini-programs in the WeChat ecosystem
• WeChat team learning how to make partnerships with big brands

Links

• John Artman: WeChat feature shows Starbucks is no longer an international brand
• Tracey Xiang: WeChat introduces gold hongbao to promote new financial product
• Juro Osawa: WeChat Deal With Starbucks Points to Cultural Shift at Tencent (paywall)
• Sheila Yu: On "I love you" day, WeChat continues to dominate hongbao
• Matthew Brennan: Mobike White Paper Report Released
• How to leave an iTunes review

Hosts

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

  Podcast information

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

  China Tech Talk is a TechNode x ChinaChannel co-production