Episode 72 of Tech Buzz China features product expert Eugene Wei in conversation with our co-host Rui Ma on the timely topic of TikTok and the mechanics of what makes the app so successful. Tune in to learn why Rui calls TikTok an “algorithmic entertainment platform” and why Eugene terms TikTok’s algorithm the “Sorting Hat.” You’ll also learn why the app was well situated in coming out of China, and what the future ownership and trajectory of TikTok in the U.S. might be. This is a special episode for Tech Buzz — so tune in!
We recorded today’s program on the heels of President Trump’s executive order banning “any transactions” with TikTok or its parent company, ByteDance, by any U.S. resident. Though Tech Buzz usually covers Chinese tech companies in China — for example, our popular episode on ByteDance’s overall rise does just that — this headline was too significant for us to pass without a comment. After all, TikTok is the first non-utility app and consumer internet product made by a Chinese company that has really hit it big globally.
Not to mention, Rui is currently working on an e-book on ByteDance! You can get updates on it by subscribing to our newsletter, at techbuzzchina.com. As always, past transcripts and other content are also viewable at pandaily.com and supchina.com. If you enjoy our work, please do let us know by leaving us an iTunes review, and by tweeting at us at @techbuzzchina. We also read your emails, at rui@techbuzzchina.com and ying@techbuzzchina.com. Thank you to our growing community for your always valuable feedback!
We are grateful for our talented producers, Caiwei Chen and Kaiser Kuo.
Ep. 84: 2021 China Internet Report with SCMP CEO Gary Liu
Ep. 83: Acquired crossover — 2021 China tech trends
Ep. 82: Q1 China ecommerce update with BigOne Lab
Ep. 81: What it takes to win in China - Rui Ma with Karl Ulrich
Ep. 80: Community (grocery) group buying: The next must-win market in China?
Ep. 79: Yatsen Group: Cosmetics ecommerce superstar and China’s L’Oreal for the digital age?
Ep. 78: China’s Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) dreams
Ep. 77: The next thing in China ecommerce? Consumer to manufacturer (C2M)
Ep. 76: Lufax IPO and the end of P2P lending in China
Ep. 75: China ecommerce SaaS: Youzan, Weimob, and WeChat mini programs
Ep. 74: Ant Group: The biggest IPO…ever?
Ep. 73: KE Holdings: China’s second largest platform?
Ep. 71: Industry trends in China’s COVID-19 recovery, with Mu Chen
Ep. 70: Livestreaming ecommerce with Lauren Hallanan
Ep. 69: China AI with Jeff Ding
Ep. 68: Entertainment livestreaming outside of China with Shang Koo of M17.asia
Ep. 67: TikTok’s siblings: ByteDance’s other video apps
Ep. 66: Beyond TikTok: Bytedance’s ambitions in gaming and education
Ep. 65 (Extra Buzz Special): Luckin’s luck ran out
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