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The Chinese backlash against Big Tech

The Chinese backlash against Big Tech

FromChinese Whispers


The Chinese backlash against Big Tech

FromChinese Whispers

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In November, the IPO of Jack Ma's fintech company Ant Financial was abruptly stopped by Chinese regulators (listen to the episode of Chinese Whispers from then here). But while the move has been seen as counter-productive and political in the West, many Chinese cheered the clipping of Jack Ma's wings. It's in no small part thanks to the consumer lending wing of his company, which is often blamed for a spiralling debt culture in China. Are we seeing the beginnings of a backlash against Big Fintech in the country? Cindy Yu talks to Rui Ma, a former venture capitalist and co-host of the podcast Techbuzz China.
Released:
Jan 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A fortnightly podcast from the Spectator on the latest in Chinese politics, society, and more. From Huawei to Hong Kong, Cindy Yu talks to experts, journalists, and long time China-watchers on what you need to know about China.