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Jeff Wasserstrom @jwassers.bsky.social · Jun 25

I've been telling people how pleased I am that Nancy Wu brings my latest book to life expertly as an audiobook; but I jst learned that she was not just the reader for the audiobook of @joannachiu.bsky.social's book but did a @nuvoices.bsky.social podcast with Joanna nuvoices.com/2022/06/15/n...

NüVoices Podcast #77: Voice Actress Nancy Wu on Diversity in Audiobooks

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Nancy is the best!

Jeff Wasserstrom @jwassers.bsky.social · Jun 25

I've been telling people how pleased I am that Nancy Wu brings my latest book to life expertly as an audiobook; but I jst learned that she was not just the reader for the audiobook of @joannachiu.bsky.social's book but did a @nuvoices.bsky.social podcast with Joanna nuvoices.com/2022/06/15/n...

NüVoices Podcast #77: Voice Actress Nancy Wu on Diversity in Audiobooks

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · May 11

“It’s a lose-lose situation.”

China makes the parts. America makes the chips. Trade tensions are likely to disrupt humanoid robot development in both countries
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Casualties of the U.S.–China trade war: humanoid robots

AI humanoid robots use advanced chips from the U.S. and parts from China. Trump’s trade war is complicating production.

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · May 15

Chinese startups once downplayed their origins when operating in international markets. But following the rise of DeepSeek and the ongoing popularity of apps like TikTok, startups are starting to emphasize their Chinese roots

New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social:
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Chinese startups once downplayed their origin. Now some celebrate it.

Following DeepSeek's rise, more Chinese companies are highlighting their roots as they expand overseas.

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · May 16

How can Apple reduce its dependency on China? Very carefully
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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · May 16

After DeepSeek, Chinese companies are less likely to hide their origins.

“I wouldn’t go as far as to say that Chinese AI companies will suddenly make their Chineseness a selling point, but [it was] definitely a sigh of relief that they wouldn't be penalized for it." restofworld.org/2025/deepsee...

Chinese startups once downplayed their origin. Now some celebrate it.

Following DeepSeek's rise, more Chinese companies are highlighting their roots as they expand overseas.

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Apr 1

🌍 Our readers say it best: Rest of World delivers on-the-ground tech reporting that connects the dots across a rapidly evolving world.

Join our community of supporters — become a monthly donor today. You’ll be entered into our sweepstakes for a special gift
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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Apr 6

Xiaohongshu’s U.S. daily active users averaged 800,000 in March, a sharp decline from its peak of 32.5 million in January
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Xiaohongshu’s global pivot: The surprise winner of the TikTok ban wants to keep its new users

The China platform faces political risks and e-commerce challenges in its overseas push ahead of a possible IPO.

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Apr 13

Don’t miss @violazhou.bsky.social's interview with Stephen Witt, author of a new book on Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang
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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Apr 14

Widening chip bans, combined with DeepSeek’s success, have pushed the Chinese AI ecosystem to innovate more quickly, strengthening its position in the global tech landscape.

Get the new story from @kinlinglo.bsky.social and Tiffany Ap: restofworld.org/2025/china-a...

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Rina Chandran @rinachandran.bsky.social · Apr 14

Widening U.S. chip bans, combined with DeepSeek’s success, have pushed the Chinese AI ecosystem to innovate more quickly, strengthening its position in the global tech landscape and bridging the gap with the U.S.: @kinlinglo.bsky.social @restofworld.org
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DeepSeek and chip bans have supercharged AI innovation in China

Investors believe practical AI applications will fuel the next wave of growth, with startups building on top of DeepSeek’s foundation.

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you sooo much to @selinacheng.bsky.social for replying to my messages on a Friday night pleading for reporting from Hong Kong for this story during a holiday long weekend.

Working with talented writers around the world is the best part of my job! restofworld.org/2025/iphone-...

iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs

Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thanks for sharing! Logged onto Bluesky to share the piece and saw you already had, haha. Appreciated!

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Apr 8

New tariffs could raise iPhone prices by about 40% in the U.S.

But anti-Trump sentiment were already driving some buyers to Chinese brands.

Apple’s AI delays are hurting its appeal, while Chinese brands have rapidly integrated AI.

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iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs

Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Apr 8

Foldable screens, AI integration, patriotism, prices: four reasons why consumers in China are abandoning Apple for local brands. ⁠

Reported this with @selinacheng.bsky.social filing from Hong Kong, and @rinachandran.bsky.social! restofworld.org/2025/iphone-... @restofworld.org

iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs

Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Apr 7

Even before Trump's tariffs were announced, Chinese consumers were abandoning iPhones for local brands, both out of patriotism and for more advanced tech like AI and foldable screens.

Read the latest from @selinacheng.bsky.social and @joannachiu.bsky.social
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iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs

Consumers ditch Apple for more advanced features and to support Chinese brands.

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Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix.bsky.social · Apr 7

@joannachiu.bsky.social:
"NEW tariffs could raise iPhone prices by about 40% in the U.S.

Anti-Trump sentiments were already informing purchasing decisions in China.

Great to work with @selinacheng.bsky.social, who reported from Hong Kong shops for @restofworld.org"
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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Mar 10

ICYMI welcome Kinling Lo to Bluesky, and belatedly to @restofworld.org as our China Reporter! Working with me and @violazhou.bsky.social 🎉

Kinling Lo @kinlinglo.bsky.social · Jan 15

Sharing my first story w/ @restofworld.org!

Excited to be working with this group of creative, passionate and talented colleagues on covering the global tech landscape. How is Chinese tech is affecting your part of the world?

Tell me more: [email protected]

Rest of World @restofworld.org · Jan 14

Americans are joining the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu AKA RedNote en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban.

New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social and @violazhou.bsky.social
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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Mar 10

Chinese delivery app Keeta’s aggressive price-cutting is fueling a quick expansion in the Middle East, but experts say the strategy may not be sustainable: “It is impossible to offer the same discount endlessly.”

Read the latest from @kinlinglo.bsky.social:
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Chinese food delivery giant dishes out deep discounts to win Saudi customers

Can Keeta, Meituan’s global brand, sustain its low-cost strategy in the Middle East’s highly competitive market?

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Rina Chandran @rinachandran.bsky.social · Mar 10

The economic value of wind, waves and data are set to be included in calculations of the size of economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the UN.
China has been pushing its companies to count data as an asset for some time: @restofworld.org
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China wants tech companies to monetize data, but few are buying in

A first-of-its-kind policy allows Chinese firms to treat data as an asset, but compliance hurdles are keeping many companies on the sidelines.

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Mar 10

Thank you so much! Can't express how much it means to authors to hear that someone is still thinking about our books 3+ years after publication!

Kevin Cantú @killerswan.bsky.social · Feb 2

I’ve been thinking a lot about @joannachiu.bsky.social’s China Unbound this week

she talks about the struggle in smaller countries caught between China and the US

lots of cultural/ethical alignment but huge economic pressure and incentives from both directions…
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China Unbound: A New World Disorder

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Joanna Chiu @joannachiu.bsky.social · Mar 10

Thank you for sharing, Sam! You beat me to it!!

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NüVoices 女性之音 @nuvoices.bsky.social · Mar 4

Curious to know the NuVoices origin story? We are proud to be featured in @theglobeandmail.com’s good news column, profiled by Andrea Yu!

If you are interested in learning more or contributing to our cause, please visit nuvoices.com for our Patreon/PayPal🔗

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How one viral tweet changed the conversation on women experts in China

The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and international news

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Rest of World @restofworld.org · Jan 10

EXCLUSIVE: Foxconn stops sending Chinese workers to its India iPhone factories. In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, and some Chinese employees currently based in India were also told they will have to return home — potentially disrupting iPhone production
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Exclusive: Foxconn stops sending Chinese workers to India iPhone factories

In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India.

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