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The Real Story Behind China’s Battery-Draining Push Notifications

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Five years ago, a powerful government body set up a new organization and tasked it with bringing an end to pushy phone notifications. Why didn’t it work?

How the Kindle Lost China

The popular e-reader seemed poised to dominate the Chinese market, but mounting competition and a decade of questionable business decisions ultimately spelled its doom.

What a Buzzword Reveals About Chinese Tech’s Urban Bias

Chinese startups are diving into the country’s “submerged” rural markets, but their language reveals a fundamental ignorance about the people they’re trying to reach.