China's Booming EV Industry, AI Advances & Why Meituan Won't Be Dethroned In Local Live Services

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!

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