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A future history of China in the 2020s
On automation, consumption upgrading and programmable money
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The mental models of Chinese tech
On the reflexivity of fengkous
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The next chapter
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Notes from Shanghai
Of QR health codes and mini-apps. Also an announcement.
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Xiaohongshu deep-dive
How the Chinese Instagram equivalent isn't really about vibes
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Short notes: What Netflix can learn from the streaming wars in China?
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Xiaohongshu product walkthrough
A quick overview in 5 minutes
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Alibaba: From growth to value
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Why are there no massive Chinese SaaS companies?
Bonus: The F theory of startup evolution
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