Winston Ma, former Managing Director of China Investment Corporation (CIC) and author of “The Hunt for Unicorns”, opined that the China-EU deal boosts Beijing’s goals to stay in global tech scene but rely on the U.S. less, in his recent CNBC interview. “You can see this dual circulation is balanced by focusing on domestic innovation […]
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Asia, China, Speakers
Winston Ma, Former Managing Director of China Investment Corporation (CIC), Joins China Speakers Agency
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Jan
Jan
We are delighted to share that Winston Ma , former Managing Director of China Investment Corporation (CIC), joins China Speakers Agency Winston Ma is an investor, attorney, author, and adjunct professor in the global digital economy. He is one of a small number of native Chinese who have worked as investment professionals and practicing capital […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Edith Yeung – Insights on Internet Use in China, US-China Trade and Investment and More
07
Dec
Dec
Here is the recent interview of Edith Yeung about internet use in China, US/China trade and investment, and the 2020 China Internet Report which Edith recently released in partnership with the South China Morning Post. Edith Yeung is a general partner at Race Ventures, an early/mid-stage venture capital firm. She has also been an operating […]
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Oct
Oct
Are there opportunities amidst the pandemic? Venture capitalist Edith Yeung is bullish on enterprise solutions and investment in online education, online gaming, tele health, and opportunities that enable the new economy and work from industries Post Covid-19. Edith Yeung is a venture capitalist, technology executive, and a China Internet expert. She is also the author and […]
Asia, China, Insights, Media, News, Speakers
Edith Yeung: Venture Capital Industry’s Reaction to Covid-19
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Oct
Oct
Edith Yeung, Venture Capitalist, discussed the venture capital industry’s reaction to Covid-19, and how are the start-ups are doing, in her recent interview. She observed that there were still investment money around, while layoff and downsizing at many technology companies and startups were unavoidable. Edith Yeung is a venture capitalist, technology executive, and a China Internet […]
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Jul
Jul
Venture Capitalist Edith Yeung shared her insights on fundraising during COVID-19 in her recent webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs. Edith Yeung is a General Partner at Proof of Capital (an early-stage Silicon Valley venture capital fund focused on Blockchain), creator of the China Internet Report and advisor at 500 Startups – the world’s most active early-stage […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Edith Yeung: Difficult times are often the best ones for early-stage private markets
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Jun
Jun
Edith Yeung, general partner at Race Capital, an early-stage Silicon Valley venture capital fund, said the most volatile, difficult times are often the best ones for early-stage private markets. Here are some highlights from the article citing her interview: She cited as an example the 2008 financial crisis, which produced many “unicorns” during the tough […]
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Feb
Feb
In a recent media interview with CNBC, Edith Yeung of Proof of Capital opined that China’s virtual currency may be rolled out within a year. In the video below, she says the Chinese government has been “really thoughtful” about the digital currency electronic payment framework and its rollout. Read more about it here. Edith Yeung is a […]
04
Dec
Dec
Edith Yeung opined that China could launch its own digital currency in the next 6-12 months, at the recent CNBC East Tech West Conference held in Guangzhou, China. The Chinese government has been researching and studying the possibility of launching its own digital currency in recent years and has identified entities for a potential roll-out, […]
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Oct
Oct
Digital banking is growing rapidly in China, and more advance than in most countries. Fintech expert, Chris Skinner, noted that the Chinese government’s policy was one of the major reason for the exceptional growth. … most countries have forced regulations on any banking activity to be offered only by fully licensed banks or by firms […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Edith Yeung Interviewed by Angie Lau on her Insights on the Status of Blockchain in Asia, especially China
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Aug
Aug
Venture capitalist Edith Yeung and Angie Lau, CEO and editor-in-chief of Forkast News sit down discuss the role of China, the impact of technology, and why there may be coordinated focus on blockchain by President Xi Jinping. Is Asia gaining ground in the technology race? Edith Yeung, advisor at 500 Startups, partner at Proof of Capital, […]