CES Asia Opens With Focus on Innovation, Connectivity

The transcript discusses the adaptation of US tech events like CES for the Asian market, emphasizing the importance of local partnerships and understanding regional customs. It highlights challenges such as regulatory hurdles and economic slowdowns in China, while expressing optimism about global trade and the potential for Chinese companies to innovate and build global brands. The conversation also touches on the need for cultural shifts to foster innovation and the growing presence of Chinese students in the US.

What is a key strategy for adapting US tech events to the Asian market?

• Avoiding innovation

• Focusing solely on US brands

• Partnering with local entities

• Ignoring local customs

Which major US tech companies are not part of the event in China?

• Tesla and SpaceX

• Facebook, Google, and Apple

• IBM and Intel

• Microsoft and Amazon

What is the main goal of positioning the event as the CES of all of Asia?

• To focus on a single country

• To create an all-encompassing tech show for Asia

• To exclude European companies

• To limit participation to small startups

What positive development is mentioned regarding US-China relations?

• Reduction in trade tariffs

• Increase in visa durations

• Exclusive trade agreements

• Complete removal of regulatory hurdles

What cultural shift is necessary for Chinese companies to innovate?

• Avoiding risk-taking

• Encouraging heterogeneity and risk-taking

• Increased focus on imitation

• Limiting access to information