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China Tech InvestorCTI 80: Breaking down China’s tech regulation (thus far), with John ArtmanChina Tech Investor is a weekly look at China’s tech companies through the lens of investment. Each week, hosts Elliott Zaagman and James Hull go through their watch list of publicly listed tech companies and also interview experts on issues affecting the macroeconomy and the stock prices of China’s tech companies.Make sure you don’t miss anything. Check out our lineup of China tech podcasts.This episode, the guys are joined for the second time by John Artman, tech editor for South China Morning Post. They go over some of SCMP’s recently...
2021-09-171h 04
China Tech Talk89: Just how much tech is in China's health code?As the coronavirus swept through China, communities, local governments, and business have been trying to figure out how to best follow social isolation rules. This being China, of course, tech majors and telcos jumped at the chance to serve the country by leveraging their vast data pools. But how much tech is actually behind the country's health code systems? Should we be more worried about how China is using data. LinksBecome a member of TechNode SquaredOur newslettersTechNode’s coverage of the coronavirusGuestDavid Cohen, @MartynvanBurenHostsJohn Artman, @know...
2020-05-2932 min
China Tech Talk88: Coronavirus & China tech: Winners and losersThe coronavirus epidemic doesn't show any signs of getting any better just yet. While the future of the outbreak is still unclear, the winners and losers of this are clear. In this episode, Matt and John discuss how the coronavirus is changing the face of tech in China.LinksBecome a member of TechNode SquaredOur newslettersTechNode's coverage of the coronavirusHostsJohn Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNodeMatthew Brennan, @mbrennanchina,ChinaChannelEditorPeter IsachenkoPodcast informationiTunesSpotifyRSS feedMusic: “Theme from Penguins on Parade” by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 3
2020-02-1037 min
China Tech InvestorCTI 44: Ed-tech in China with John ArtmanIn this episode, the guys welcome on the boss man, Technode’s Editor-in-Chief John Artman, to discuss trends, myths, and realities around the ed-tech space in China. James and Elliott also touch on some of Xiaomi’s recent moves, as well as Wolfpack Research’s serious accusations against Qutoutiao. Please note, the hosts may have interest in some of the stocks discussed. The discussion should not be construed as investment advice or a solicitation of services.Get the PDF of the China Consumer Index.Watchlist:TencentAlibabaBaiduiQiyiXiaomiJDPinduoduoMeituan-DianpingGuestJohn Artman...
2019-12-211h 07
China Tech Talk87: China tech through the lens of BytedanceThis episode, Matt and John embark on a wide-ranging discussion about China tech in 2019. Using Bytedance as a lens, they explore the disruptive power of new companies, Bytedance's successes and challenges outside of China, as well as what the world is learning from China tech.Key QuestionsWhat's changed with Bytedance since we last talked about them?What challenges are they facing outside of China?How are other countries dealing with highly successful Chinese consumer products?How is Bytedance acting as a disruptor at home and abroad?What should we be thinking about as 2019 comes to...
2019-12-121h 02
China Tech Talk86: China's social credit system: Everything you know is wrong with Kendra SchaeferChina's social credit system (SCS) gets a lot of attention outside of China yet it's still very misunderstood. Many scholars and China watchers have shed light on the topic, but none have done it so concisely and accessibly as Kendra Schaefer and her team at Trivium China. She joins us this week to explain how the SCS is a broad framework for better regulation and enforcement and how it applies to companies, individuals, and government agencies.Key questionsWhat is the purpose of the SCS? How far along is its development?Is the SCS only for...
2019-10-311h 01
China Tech Talk85: Private traffic in China — Taking back the power from platformsAfter an extended hiatus, John and Matt are back! This week, they look at the increasingly effective trend of private traffic. Powered by WeChat and its mini programs, marketers and brands are increasingly creating and driving organic traffic to their shops. Like owned traffic in the West, this is a direct response to the rising costs of reaching fans and followers. Matt delivered a presentation on the topic during the ChinaChat 2019 conference and they take a deep dive into the phenomenon this week.Key questionsWhat is private traffic?Why are brands resorting to this method...
2019-10-2154 min
China Tech Talk84: Facebook's Libra and China's Central Bank with Zennon KapronJust weeks after Facebook announced their Libra cryptocurrency project, the People's Bank of China has become quite vocal about their on-going project. Most recently, the PBOC announced that China's digital currency is "nearly ready." Following on from our previous conversation about Libra and QQ Coin, this week we're joined by Zennon Kapron, director of Kapronasia, to look at what Libra means in a global context as well as China's plans to launch its own digital currency.
Key questions
What are the biggest implementation and adoption challenges for Libra?
Why don't governments like cryptocurrency?
How does a...
2019-09-0252 min
China Tech Talk83: Podcasting and why the open web is dead in China with Rio ZhanAt the end of 2018, Connie Chan of Andreesen Horowitz, wrote about how podcasts in China monetize. However, what she calls podcasts aren't really what we call podcasts: they're more like paid-for educational audio content. Podcasting, like what we do at China Tech Talk, is actually still very immature in China. But that doesn't mean there aren't content creators following the "traditional" podcasting model.
To talk about this, we're joined this week by Rio Zhan, early stage VC and host of the Crazy Capital podcast. We share notes on podcasting and talk about how China's content models have...
2019-08-121h 01
China Tech Talk82: Tech conferences in ChinaIn the tech and startup ecosystem, there's always another conference to attend. The landscape isn't all that clear, however, with some conferences getting more public hype and others keeping it low-key. After organizing and attending many of them, John and Matt sit down this week to go over what's out available, what makes certain conferences different, and which are some of the best to attend and why.
Key questions
What kinds of conferences are there?
What should you consider before going to a conference in China?
How do conferences monetize?
How much work goes into a...
2019-07-3047 min
China Tech Talk81: The new new retail with Michael NorrisIn June, Carrefour sold 80% of its China operations to electronics retailer Suning. The news is representative of a much broader shift in the new retails space. When we first covered new retail in 2018, unmanned stores were gaining traction and it was unclear if Alibaba was going to win. In 1.5 years, unmanned stores are almost dead and Alibaba is a clear winner.
To discuss this shift, we're happy to welcome Michael Norris, research and strategy manager at AgencyChina.
This episode was recorded on June 25, 2019.
Key questions:
Why would Suning be interested in Carrefour?
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2019-07-1754 min
China Tech Talk80: 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?
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Everything you need to know about Libra, Facebook’s ambitious cr...
2019-07-0356 min
China Tech Talk79: 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 released
Key questions:
What is China's plan for facial recognition?
How is facial recognition being used now?
What are the local attitudes toward the technology?
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2019-06-0344 min
China Tech Talk78: 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.
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Hongmeng, Huawei’s propri...
2019-05-2135 min
China Tech Talk77: 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 lendin...
2019-05-0752 min
China Tech Talk76: 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.
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2019-04-1648 min
China Tech Talk75: 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.
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2019-04-0952 min
China Tech Talk74: 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.
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2019-03-1848 min
Node Worthy31: Customer experience, the auto market, and lacrosse exchange with Mikey CheeThis week, Mikey Chee, founder of Fresh Prints and Beimei Lacrosse, joins us to talk about what he learned about customer experience from Tesla, the broader automotive industry, as well as his entrepreneurial adventures with WeChat and lacrosse.
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David Lancashire, LinkedIn, Saito.tech
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2019-03-0447 min
China Tech Talk73: 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.
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Failures and opportunities: A pivotal moment for China’s mobility industry
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John Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNode
Matthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannel
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Peter Isachenko
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Music: "Theme from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere, Music for Podcasts 3
2019-03-0353 min
China Tech Talk72: 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.
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2019-02-2554 min
Analyse PodcastEpisode 282: Numbers & Narratives China Edition with John ArtmanJohn Artman, editor in chief from Technode of host of China Tech Talk, joined us in a conversation to discuss three different and interesting stories from China entrepreneurial space and align them in the underlying theme of explaining what numbers and narratives can mean in China. We began with the bike rental startups collapse, followed by the Mafengwo scandal and finally the recent leaked financials from Luckin Coffee into the open. Through the lenses of these three stories, we discuss how we need to understand and adjust our expectations to the future of China's economic growth.
2019-01-2232 min
Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongEpisode 282: Numbers & Narratives China Edition with John ArtmanJohn Artman, editor in chief from Technode of host of China Tech Talk, joined us in a conversation to discuss three different and interesting stories from China entrepreneurial space and align them...
The pioneering and top podcast that discuss, dissect and dive deeply into the business, technology & media in Asia.
2019-01-2232 min
China Tech Talk67: IPOs in a bear market with Shai OsterThis week, John and Matt talk with Shai Oster, Asia bureau chief for The Information, about the rash of Chinese IPOs in a down market, looking at Tencent Music, Xiaomi, Pinduoduo, Meituan Dianping. We also talk about the possibilities for Bytedance and Ant Financial IPOs in 2019. Links China Tech Talk 49: The Xiaomi IPO with The Information’s Shai Oster What China’s history of overseas tech IPOs says about the current wave TechNode IPO coverage Sign up for TechNode newsletters Subscribe to The Information Guest Shai Oster - The Information author page, @beijingscribe Hosts John Artman, @knowsno...
2018-12-161h 10Node Worthy26: The Faraday dumpster fireNode Worthy is back... well, kind of. Instead of a weekly podcast, this will be for interesting content we find either at events or in our conversations with reporters.
This episode we talk with Bailey Hu, our reporter based in Shenzhen, to get an inside look at her recent Faraday Future story
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2018-12-0315 min
China Tech Talk63: Mafengwo and fake numbers in ChinaWang Boyuan is back! This time we're talking about Mafengwo and the curious case of extremely unreliable numbers in China. Not only Mafengwo, but also Alibaba, JD.com, and Dianping are mentioned in the discussion.
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Wang Boyuan – @thisboyuan
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John Artman, @knowsnothing
Matthew Brennan, @mbrennanchina
2018-11-0854 min
Analyse PodcastEpisode 253: Why Blockchain is hot again in China with John ArtmanJohn Artman, editor in chief from Technode and host of China Tech Talk joined us to discuss why blockchain is now hot again in China despite the ban on ICOs and cryptocurrency exchanges. We discussed the Chinese government's recent enthusiasm in promoting development of blockchain technologies, and the major applications that will emerge. Last but not least, we discuss how China's development in blockchain might spur Chinese technology companies to go global.
2018-06-0827 minAnalyse Asia with Bernard LeongEpisode 253: Why Blockchain is hot again in China with John ArtmanJohn Artman, editor in chief from Technode and host of China Tech Talk joined us to discuss why blockchain is now hot again in China despite the ban on ICOs and cryptocurrency exchanges. We discussed...
The pioneering and top podcast that discuss, dissect and dive deeply into the business, technology & media in Asia.
2018-06-0827 min
Asia Tech Podcast New Episodes222: John Artman – China Tech TalkJohn Artman, Editor-in-Chief of TechNode and Co-Host of China Tech Talk Podcast joins Graham Brown in a conversation about his interesting life journey to China and the reasons which led him to move there. He talks about how moving around when you're young impacts future life, the kind of skills required to adapt to new places and new people in Asia. He talks about life in China and covers varied topics like people's objections to using technology, difference between WeChat & Whatsapp or between Chinese cities like Beijing & Shanghai. He even shares a 5-day itinerary for visiting must see places in...
2018-04-1456 min
Analyse PodcastEpisode 204: Myth Busters, the China Edition with John Artman - Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongJohn Artman, editor in chief for Technode and host of China Tech Talk podcast joined us to debunk the narratives on China that has been propagated from different parts of the world. We began with his story and how he came to China. In our discussion, we dissect the different myths about the Chinese government, The post Episode 204: Myth Busters, the China Edition with John Artman appeared first on Analyse Asia.
2017-09-0144 min
Analyse PodcastSpecial Episode: BAT in Southeast Asia with Bernard Leong on China Tech Talk - Analyse Asia with Bernard LeongBefore the special episode 200, we have a special episode from China Tech Talk hosted by John Artman from Technode & Matthew Brennan from China Channel where our host Bernard Leong was recently chatting about the entrance of Baidu, Alibaba & Tencent in Southeast Asia. In the conversation, we discussed the chronology to how the The post Special Episode: BAT in Southeast Asia with Bernard Leong on China Tech Talk appeared first on Analyse Asia.
2017-08-1153 min
China Tech Talk13: AT's Southeast Asia entrance with Bernard LeongThis week John and Matthew talk with Bernard Leong, host of the Analyse Asia podcast, about Alibaba and Tencent's activity in Southeast Asia, including: Why banks aren’t competing with each other but with other tech companies Why Southeast Asia may be Amazon’s Waterloo Why WeChat and WhatsApp have been so slow Why Tencent and Alibaba may team up Links Analyse Asia Sean Konieczny: Jack Ma is set to disrupt e-commerce... again Emma Lee: These Ex-Baidu employees are connecting SEA merchants with mobile payment tools How to leave an iTunes review Hosts John Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNode M...
2017-07-211h 12
China Tech Talk12: China from Asia and China in Asia with Jon RussellThis week John and Matt talk with Jon Russell, TechCrunch's man in Asia about covering China from the outside. We cover topics including: Biggest challenges in covering China from outside the country Explaining China to people who aren't familiar with the market Challenges for bike sharing outside China Chinese brands in Thailand How China's biggest companies are differentiating outside their home country Links Jon Russell on TechCrunch 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...
2017-07-1559 min
China Tech Talk11: Bringing your apps to China with Shlomo Freund and Michael MicheliniThis week John and Matt talk with Shlomo Freund and Michael Michelini, hosts of the China Business Cast, about bringing your app to China, including: Why games are difficult to bring to China How app markets monetize Why there is no paid app category in China's app stores How to tell if your app will be successful Links China Business Cast The top 10 Android app stores in China in 2017 App in China Startup Noodle Global from Asia How to leave an iTunes review Hosts John Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNode Matthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannel Podcast information iTunes RSS feed...
2017-06-3042 min
China Business CastEp. 64: Media in China Today, Balancing WeChat and Websites For Your Content Marketing Strategy with John Artman and Matt Brennan
Matt Brennan and John Artman are the hosts of the China Tech Talk podcast (CTT).Episode Content:Posting new content - is it done in the website first, or on WeChat?Matt and John talk about the differences of the contents they publish on their website and on their WeChat Official AccountsQuestion: What content is working in WeChat today?WeChat SEO - Can people find your content after publishing it like in Google search?Strategies for balancing WeChat and websitesConferences in China
2017-06-3048 min
China Tech Talk10: Influencers in China and the future of brands with Elijah WhaleyJohn and Matthew talk with Elijah Whaley, Chief Marketing Officer for ParkLU, about: Why big ad agencies are failing to keep up How content is being democratized Why Taobao is dominating live streaming How influencers are building the brands of the future Why it's better not to focus on viral content (hint: being a successful influencer isn't easy) Links John Artman: Rules for Weibo KOLs shed light on Alibaba-Tencent tensions Eva Yoo: Lessons from failed influencer campaigns in China Eva Yoo: 3 ways Chinaccelerator Batch 11 startups monetize with KOL marketing How to leave an iTunes review Hosts John Art...
2017-06-231h 17
China Tech Talk09: Astroturfing, tipping, and how to become a live stream celebrity in China with Lauren HallananJohn and Matthew talk with Lauren Hallanan, an internet celebrity in China about: Differences in live streaming platforms Gifting as a business model How to make a live stream interesting Agency practices (hint: it’s not always ethical) Transition from streamer to KOL Links Lauren Hallanan: China Live Emma Lee: Momo sees record revenue growth thanks to live streaming Charles Custer: Fei Cheng Wu Rao: China's Hottest Dating Show Tracey Xiang: Report: China's live streaming market grew 180% in 2016 How to leave an iTunes review Hosts John Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNode Matthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannel Podcast information iTunes RSS feed Music...
2017-06-161h 08
China Tech TalkEpisode 08: How Chinese internet celebrities are taking over e-commerce with Dannie LiJohn and Matthew talk with Dannie Li, an analyst at China Tech Insights, about China's internet celebrities, including: Differences between wanghong (网红) and KOLs/influencers A brief history of the wanghong industry Why they've become so popular (hint: Taobao ain't that easy) Links Dannie Li: Fashion Influencers in China: a new force for retail Eva Yoo: 6 things you didn't know about Taobao live streaming Yue Wang: Superstar Influencers: China's Internet Celebrities At Heart Of Alibaba's Growth 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"...
2017-06-0843 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 07: WeChat's pivot in-progressJohn 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...
2017-06-0238 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 06: Smartphones in China - Apple's growing weaknessJohn and Matthew talk about Apple's challenges in China, including: A brief history of the iPhone in China A look at some strong competitors and their ability to appeal to Chinese customers Apple's non-existent services ecosystem Tensions between Apple and Tencent (hint: half of Apple's China app store revenue comes from Tencent's games) Links Emma Lee: One year on, Apple Pay finding little traction in the Middle Kingdom Kayla Matthews:Why Apple is coming under fire for its Chinese app offerings Matthew Brennan: WeChat is building an augment reality app store Steven Millward: It's looking really grim for Apple...
2017-05-2655 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 05: From the Valley to China, Shifting Gears with Steve HoffmanJohn and Matthew talk with Steve Hoffman, Founder and Captain of Founders Space. Steve has tons of experience in the Valley and has been spending more and more time in China. We talk about a variety of things, including: How does Chinese government policy give Chinese startups an advantage? Why are business people so popular in China? How is innovation different in China compared to the Valley? Why is WeChat so much better than every other social network? Links Steve Hoffman: Making Elephants Fly: The Process of Radical Innovation Yuval Noah Harari: Homo Deus: A brief history of tomorrow Emm...
2017-05-1954 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 04: Exclusive interview with Florian Bohnert, Mobike's Head of International ExpansionThis week we switch up the format a bit to do our very first interview! Continuing our discussion of bike sharing, we invited Florian Bohnert, Head of International Expansion at Mobike, to talk about Mobike, bike sharing, and their plans inside and outside China. Questions How did you come to China/start working at Mobike? How do you keep up with everything and stay sane at the same time? How does Mobike view its own brand? Why isn't Mobike a bike share company? How is Mobike like Tesla? How do you explain the early traction of Mobike and bike sh...
2017-05-1256 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 03: Bike sharing business models - Mobike and ofoJohn and Matthew go deeper on bike sharing and respond to some listener feedback. Questions they answer: How many bikes are on the streets? How many users do Mobike and ofo have? How much are these two companies worth? How do they generate revenue? What are some potential monetization strategies? How do Mobike and ofo fit in with Tencent and Alibaba's broader strategy? How has the government responded? What will future regulation look like? Links TechNode's coverage of bike sharing Sheila Yu: Mobike announces "Magic Cube," an AI made from its mountains of user data John Artman: Mobike jumps on h...
2017-05-0556 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 02: Mini-programs - WeChat's killer featureJohn and Matthew talk about WeChat's mini-programs. Introduced earlier this year, the full potential of mini-programs were not apparent at launch, leading some to speculate that they would never be useful. Matt is pretty bullish while John has a wait-and-see attitude. Questions they answer: What are mini-programs? Are these mini-apps or mini-programs? How are they different from apps? How are they different from WeChat official accounts? What are the advantages to users of using mini-programs? What are the advantages to businesses of using mini-programs? What are the drawbacks of using mini-programs? How do users find mini-programs? Links TechNode: Panel: WeCh...
2017-04-2827 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 1: An introduction to China's bike sharingJohn and Matthew talk about bike sharing. Since the middle of 2016, China's streets have explosions of yellow, orange, blue, and green as the bike sharing wars take off. Who are the big players? Why is it taking off in China? Will the Chinese government intervene like they have with ride-hailing? Links TechNode's coverage of bike sharing John Artman: Mobile payments, O2O, and the IoT economy Matthew Brennan: Mobike & Ofo: Bike Sharing Industry Report (Nov 2016) Matthew Brennan: China Bike Sharing Report: March 2017 Hosts John Artman, @knowsnothing, TechNode Matthew Brennan, @MattyBGoooner, ChinaChannel Podcast information
2017-04-2131 min
China Tech TalkEpisode 0: IntroductionsChina Tech Talk is a TechNode x ChinaChannel co-production This episode is all about introductions: who we are, what we do, and what this podcast is about. John Artman is Editor-in-Chief at TechNode English. Matthew Brennan is the founder of ChinaChannel.
2017-04-2024 min