Techonomy Asks If China Will Continue App Crackdown

The transcript discusses Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to enter the Chinese market, highlighting his learning of Chinese and the challenges faced by Facebook services like WhatsApp in China. It explores China's cautious approach before the party Congress and the implications for encrypted services. The discussion also covers the operational status of WhatsApp in China and the potential need for Facebook to provide a government backdoor to succeed, which could have global repercussions.

What language did Mark Zuckerberg learn to help him enter the Chinese market?

• Hindi

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Korean

What is the main reason for China's cautious behavior ahead of the party Congress?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To ensure security and control

• To prepare for economic reforms

• To improve international relations

What is Mark Zuckerberg's stance on entering the Chinese market despite challenges?

• He plans to focus on other Asian markets

• He is considering a partnership with a local company

• He remains determined to enter the market

• He is discouraged and plans to withdraw

What is a significant challenge for Facebook in making its services profitable in China?

• Technical difficulties in service deployment

• Inability to generate revenue from existing services

• High competition from local companies

• Lack of user interest

Why is it unlikely that Zuckerberg would agree to provide a backdoor to the Chinese government?

• It would be technically impossible

• It would require too much investment

• It would upset users in other countries

• It would violate international laws