Technology Trends

Our on-site experts witnessed first-hand the scale and pace of China's technological transformation, from the rollout of ubiquitous 5G networks to the application of cutting-edge AI systems across industries.

This year, we expect the show to feature cutting-edge launches from prominent Chinese companies. As a trusted communication partner, we would also discuss how to stand out at the event.

Our consultant Poppy Pan summarized the expectation of Chinese press around the expo, and how international companies can navigate the expectations.

We conducted thorough observations in various exhibition areas and engaged in extensive communication with multiple media outlets and companies.

Chinese companies are now investing heavily in Indonesia, helping to build IT infrastructure, logistics infrastructures in the form of high speed railways and ports, and bringing consumer tech and cars, manufactured in Indonesia by Chinese companies.

In this article, we will discuss the development history and trends of FinTech, and explore the development opportunities and challenges for foreign companies in China.

China's position as a global leader in FinTech development has attracted international companies seeking lucrative opportunities in its market. However, achieving success in China's thriving FinTech landscape goes beyond innovation alone—it necessitates effective communication and strategic PR.

With the development of generative AI, we have new tools at our disposal that can help us to provide our clients with the best possible service.

China has become a testing ground for new technologies, adopting them quickly on a large scale. It excels in application and offers opportunities for startups working on core technologies. Collaboration with Chinese innovators is encouraged, and efficient communication strategies are crucial for success in China.

This year’s Shanghai Auto Show can be described as one of the most eye-catching exhibitions in the world this year. The ten-day event attracted more than 900,000 domestic and international visitors.

The First Session of the 14th National People’s Congress and the First Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (the “Two Sessions”) were held in Beijing from 4th to 13th of March. The “Government Work Report” summarizes the major achievements China has made in the past five years. In...

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China held in Beijing from October 16th to 23rd, 2022 has attracted unprecedented attention from the domestic and international community. At Influence Matters, we have followed the conference and the relevant reports of the Chinese media on the conference to get a feel for upcoming policy direction and the impact on technology businesses in China.

At the two sessions which ended in mid-March, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pointed out that "It is necessary to promote the development of digital economy, strengthen the overall layout of digital China's construction, build digital information infrastructure, promote the digital transformation of industries, accelerate the development of industrial internet and improve the governance of the digital economy." As an important part of the digital economy, the development trend and application prospect of metaverse have attracted the attention of both inside and outside of the industry. During the two sessions, Metaverse-related proposals appeared frequently, and more than 20 NPC deputies and CPPCC members put forward strategic suggestions on their supervision, management and innovation opportunities.

The Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress and the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (the "Two Sessions") were held in Beijing as scheduled. From the "Government Work Report" to the proposals of representatives from all walks of life, the semiconductor industry is one of the most important technology topics.   To keep you updated on the key developments in China's semiconductor industry, this article summarizes the discussions on the development of the semiconductor industry at this year's Two Sessions and draws out the following four keywords.

On March 5, 2022, the sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (two sessions) were held in Beijing. During the 7-day meeting schedule, several policy arrangements involving cross-border e-commerce were released. Premier Li Keqiang's government work report mentioned that in 2022, the government will continue to implement corporate tax reduction policies to benefit e-commerce small and medium-sized enterprises; overseas, it will expand a high level of opening to the outside world, deploy overseas warehouse development, and overseas smart logistics platform construction; Cross-border logistics will continue to promote and build a more complete supply chain and logistics system.