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China’s virtual currency may be rolled out within a year: Proof of Capital | East Tech West

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Edith Yeung of Proof of Capital says the Chinese government has been “really thoughtful” about the digital currency electronic payment framework and its rollout. She says it will “definitely” be deployed within the next six to 12 months.

Chinese business models will win in emerging tech markets: MSA Capital | East Tech West

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Ben Harburg of MSA Capital says taking Chinese best practices and applying them in the Middle East could create “regional winners.” He also says there’s a “massive pivot” in the Middle East toward Chinese technology.

Alibaba to close books early for $13.8 billion Hong Kong listing | East Tech West

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CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal reports on Alibaba’s secondary listing in Hong Kong and how the company is shaking off concerns by showing it can continue to grow. Nasdaq’s Robert McCooey says Alibaba is a “very unique case.”

US falling behind China on deployment of 5G, analyst says | East Tech West

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Rebecca Fannin, founder of Silicon Dragon Ventures, discusses the global rollout of superfast 5G mobile internet.

Ping An co-CEO on the Chinese giant’s transformation from insurance to technology | Managing Asia

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Jessica Tan of Ping An Group tells CNBC’s Christine Tan why the insurance giant is “both a financial services and a tech company.”

Always be ‘very fearful’ of your competition: Former Snap exec | East Tech West

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Former Snap chief strategy officer Imran Khan is starting a new e-commerce business that will eventually compete with Amazon. Asked what his edge over the tech giant is, he says he believes “bigger” is not always “better.”