In this episode of
The Negotiation podcast, we speak to
Qin Chen, Managing Editor at
TechNode, one of the leading media sources on China's technology and startup scene. Qin previously worked as a reporter at the South China Morning Post's Inkstone, and prior to that worked in the United States as a senior video producer at The New Yorker and a documentary producer at CNBC.
In our conversation with Qin, we discuss Qin’s career trajectory, her role at TechNode, and the state of journalism and media. We talk about the growth of Chinese EV automakers and the competitive landscape of the electric vehicle industry in China. We also discuss generative AI, call out some of the most notable startups in China, and explore the raging e-commerce battles taking place as the varying platforms seem to have no hesitation in exploring each other's core verticals. Enjoy!
Topics Discussed and Key Points:
● Evolution and differentiation of journalism and media, both in the West and the East
● Impact of tech giants like Facebook and Google on the media industry
● The rise of Chinese EV automakers
● China's long-term planning and investment in the electric vehicle industry
● Involvement of Baidu, Huawei, and other giants in the auto industry
● Momentum and significance of generative AI in China's tech industry
● The current landscape of e-commerce in China
● Meituan's reputation for being willing to handle the "dirty work" and thrive on slim profit margins.
● The maturation of the Chinese tech industry
● Shifting focus from consumer Internet to new areas of innovation in the Chinese tech industry.
What is The Negotiation?
Despite being the world’s most potent economic area, Asia can be one of the most challenging regions to navigate and manage well for foreign brands. However, plenty of positive stories exist and more are emerging every day as brands start to see success in engaging and deploying appropriate market growth strategies – with the help of specialists.
The Negotiation is an interview show that showcases those hard-to-find success stories and chats with the incredible leaders behind them, teasing out the nuances and digging into the details that can make market growth in APAC a winning proposition.