In his virtual presentation, Mike Walsh discussed how the pandemic did more than change the world, it brought the world of 2030 forward a decade to today. Just like in 1918, the COVID19 crisis has accelerated technologies and social forces that will ultimately reshape our behaviors, beliefs and the way our society operates. We are at […]
Tag Archives: technology
Asia, China, Insights, Speakers
Winston Ma: Digital War – How China’s Tech Power Shapes the Future of AI, Blockchain, & Cyberspace
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Jun
Jun
Mr. Winston Ma spoke at the virtual program hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations recently, where he explored how China’s innovation ecosystem drives next generation unicorns and its young netizens participate in the evolving digital economy, and what emerging markets can learn from China as they dive headlong into the mobile-first economy. Watch […]
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Jun
Jun
In a recent Asia Society interview, Dr Leroy Chiao, former NASA astronaut, shared why he saw many reasons for optimism despite the pandemic. Watch the interview below: Dr Leroy Chiao 焦立中 worked at NASA for 15 years before he left the agency in 2005. A veteran of four space missions, Dr. Chiao most recently served as […]
Asia, China, Insights, Speakers
Matthew Brennan, Author of “Attention Factory: The Story of TikTok and China’s ByteDance” Discusses China’s Growing Influence in Global Tech
15
Jun
Jun
Apps like WeChat are leading a wave of innovation in China and the world, quickly bringing China closer to the goal of becoming a technological superpower. In a recent podcast interview, Matthew Brennan discusses about the future of Chinese mobile technology and innovation. Matthew is a speaker and writer focusing on Chinese mobile technology and innovation. […]
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May
May
On 4GAMECHANGERS TV SPECIAL’s 4Pioneers Day, Edith Yeung, Founder of Race Capital shares her insights on how Austria & Europe can become more competitive. How can Europe becoming a place for new companies that play a role worldwide. What is missing in Europe (in terms of investments, infrastructure, culture, etc.) that is available in the […]
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Mar
Mar
In his recent Bloomberg interview, Dr Winston Ma, Former Managing Director of China Investment Corporation (CIC) and Author of The Hunt for Unicorns, predicted that given the digital war between the US and China, and that China becomes more self-reliant, with it’s one-billion internet user base and unified digital ecosystem, in future, China will create […]
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Mar
Mar
Global sovereign funds—huge government-guided investment funds—have become the world’s new VCs, creating overnight winners in the technology world. From Shanghai to Silicon Valley and sub-Saharan Africa, sovereign funds, more active than ever before, are betting big. What are the pros and cons of these behemoths throwing their weight around? Are these investments politically driven? How […]
02
Mar
Mar
In his book and presentation, “The Digital Silk Road“, China investment expert Winston Ma offers investors, entrepreneurs, and all students of international business an essential guide to China’s new economy. The Chinese market is undergoing rapid digital transformation. Based primarily on technological innovation and domestic consumption—and less on government-led capital expenditure and the import-export business—China’s […]
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Feb
Feb
Dr Shirley Yu, China expert, shared her insights on BBC Global Questions on who was winning the US China tech wars. Watch the video below to learn more: Dr Shirley Yu (于泽), is a former CCTV 9 anchor, an experienced moderator and author. She holds a PhD in Economics from Peking Univeristy and started her career with […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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
Dr Andy Xie: China joins other governments in seeking the dark side of big tech. Or has it?
14
Jan
Jan
Dr Andy Xie, renowned economist, in his recent SCMP article, shared that the world is just waking up to the reality that tech businesses want to make money above anything else, like other companies. However, in China, it’s government backing that has allowed tech monopolies to develop and thrive in the first place. Is China […]
31
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Ashley Dudarenok, China marketing expert, shares her observations on what sets Chinese retail space apart in 2020 and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered what the future of retail could be like, Ashley recommends looking into China’s retail. Watch the rest of her Ashley Talks episode below to learn more: Ashley Dudarenok is a China marketing expert […]
Asia, China, Insights, Media, News, Speakers
Edith Yeung: Venture Capital Industry’s Reaction to Covid-19
13
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 […]
Asia, China, Media, News, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie SCMP article: The US-China technology war is about to burst the tech bubble
14
Sep
Sep
In his recent article published in SCMP, Dr Andy Xie, renowned economist, warned that the US-China technology war is about to burst the tech bubble. China is an economy that overinvests, while the US overconsumes: a marriage of convenience allowed these two one-legged individuals to lean on each other and keep their balance. But as […]