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Edith Yeung’s 2018 China Internet Report
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2018.07.12

500 Global Team

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500 Partner Edith Yeung just released her 2018 China Internet Report in partnership with SCMP and Abacus.

This 97-page report includes everything you need to know about China’s internet landscape including major trends such as e-Commerce, Content and Media, Social and Messaging, the Sharing Economy, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices, Autonomous Cars, Blockchain, FinTech, Education, Gaming and eSports.

China Internet Report 2018 [Short Version] from Edith Yeung

The full report can be downloaded here.

Here are some of our takeaways:

  • The Chinese internet giants want and need to do everything. Whether it’s building, investing, or acquiring, Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent are present across the internet ecosystem.
  • China’s internet empowers the population of smaller cities and rural areas. The number of rural internet users in China reached 209 million in 2017 with a penetration rate of 35%.
  • China’s internet companies are adopting a new ‘Social+’ model, where their business is anchored by a social pillar that drives user engagement and growth. It’s not just e-Commerce platforms, other verticals such as media and education have incorporated these social elements into their business model as well.
  • Government policy is the visible hand. Success or failure in China’s internet landscape, especially in media or FinTech, is contingent upon government authority.

    • Download the full report here. Edith will also be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 17 at 5pm PT where she’ll cover the key takeaways from the report and take questions from the audience.

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