China Tech Beyond Shenzhen: Robots, Solopreneurs and Going Global

In Shenzhen, a robotics expo is just another Tuesday. But China’s tech story doesn’t stop at Shenzhen’s city limits.

Jeremiah is joined by tech strategist Yajun Zhang to talk about the people and places shaping Chinese innovation, from Shenzhen’s hardware ecosystem to Chengdu’s appeal for entrepreneurs who can work from almost anywhere. Yajun shares her observations about the rise of one-person companies and entrepreneurs like her, whom she dubs “Super Solos.”

They also discuss why dividing cities in China into tiers fails to reflect the true value of an urban space for building innovation and networking communities…especially when the food in a place like Chengdu makes working there so much more fun. Finally, Yajun shares her thoughts on Chinese companies going global and navigating unfamiliar media cultures and regulatory environments.

Find Yajun on Substack and LinkedIn.