Behind China’s Great Firewall - Tech, Culture, & UX

Explore the unique tech ecosystem behind China's Great Firewall in this 36-minute SXSW 2021 conference talk. Discover how the absence of global tech giants like Google and Facebook has shaped China's digital landscape, leading to the rise of conglomerates like Tencent and Alibaba. Learn about the evolution of "super apps" that function as all-in-one platforms for various services. Examine the influence of Chinese culture and government on UX and design trends, breaking western conventions. Gain insights into how these apps have impacted China's COVID-19 response and get a glimpse of e-commerce and entertainment in this parallel tech universe. Delve into topics such as WeChat, QR codes, individualism vs. collectivism, high information density, and the concept of "China Speed" in innovation.