HKU Chinese Law Professor Angela Zhang on China's Tech Crackdown

The video discusses China's evolving tech regulation landscape, comparing it with Western approaches. It highlights the potential upgrade of China's antitrust bureau, the introduction of a new privacy protection law, and the impact of these regulations on tech companies and investors. The concept of 'golden shares' and state involvement in tech firms is explored, along with the status of the Ant IPO and ongoing regulatory progress.

What are the potential long-term effects of the regulatory environment on business operations in China?

What is the significance of the government taking stakes in companies like Bytedance and DD?

How might the recent regulatory developments impact the plans of Ant Group regarding its IPO?