Podcasts about WeChat

Tencent is one of China's biggest tech companies, running the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and the world's largest video game vendor. Now, it's also an up-and-coming force in the field of carbon removal. Xu Hao, the vice president of Sustainable Social Value at Tencent, oversees two of those initiatives: the Carbon Neutrality Lab and CarbonX. He sits down with Sherrell Dorsey, host of the “TED Tech” podcast, to talk about how megacorporation can help advance the climate movement. He also explores the current state of carbon removal technology and how Tencent's video games are becoming an unlikely source of climate education for hundreds of thousands of people. This is episode three of a four-part series airing this month on TED Tech, where host and climate tech journalist Sherrell Dorsey speaks with climate leaders on the technology sparking a greener, more equitable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2.6 Episode 8, Chat with Cha Jun from the concept of travel. We talked about my confused view of travel and her perception of the beautiful moments in a wandering state. Not all beautiful things are perfect (Part 2）第2.6季第8期，和茶君从旅行的概念开始聊，聊我混乱的旅行观和她对于漂泊状态下的美好瞬间的认知，并不是所有美好的事情都是完美的（中）For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

Así funciona X Chat, el nuevo WhatsApp de Elon MuskLos nuevos mensajes cifrados de X prometen privacidad total, llamadas y archivos sin publicidad ni rastreo  Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCo  X, la red antes conocida como Twitter, presenta X Chat: un sistema de mensajería con cifrado de extremo a extremo, videollamadas, mensajes que desaparecen y bloqueo de capturas de pantalla. Elon Musk quiere convertir X en la “app para todo”, como el WeChat de China, empezando por este nuevo chat que busca competir con WhatsApp y Signal.  Sigue escuchando Flash Diario en Spotify y cuéntame qué piensas sobre esta nueva apuesta de Elon Musk por la mensajería segura.X Chat ya está disponible en iPhone y en la web, y pronto va a llegar a Android. Es la nueva función de mensajería de X, creada para ofrecer conversaciones cifradas y seguras. El servicio incluye llamadas de voz y video, envío de archivos de cualquier tipo, y la posibilidad de editar o borrar mensajes. También permite configurar mensajes que desaparecen automáticamente.La idea de Elon Musk es que X deje de ser solo una red social para transformarse en una herramienta completa de comunicación. Pero ¿qué tan segura y práctica es esta nueva opción frente a las aplicaciones más conocidas?  Muchos se preguntan si realmente podemos confiar en su cifrado  El cifrado de extremo a extremo, conocido como E2EE, significa que solo tú y la persona con quien hablas pueden leer los mensajes. Ni siquiera la empresa que ofrece el servicio puede verlos. X asegura que X Chat usa este sistema tanto para textos como para archivos, prometiendo privacidad sin anuncios ni rastreo.A diferencia del antiguo sistema de mensajes directos de Twitter, ahora los datos viajan en un canal encriptado. Además, X Chat permite bloquear las capturas de pantalla o recibir una notificación si alguien las toma. También ofrece mensajes que se autodestruyen en un tiempo definido por el usuario. Y todo esto funciona en una sola bandeja junto con los mensajes antiguos, para no perder el historial.  El problema es que el cifrado no protege todo. X reconoce que la llamada metadata —los datos sobre quién envía, a quién, y cuándo— no está protegida. Y ese tipo de información puede ser muy reveladora. Por eso algunos expertos dudan de la seguridad total de X Chat.Otro punto en discusión es la confianza. Aunque Elon Musk afirma que el sistema está inspirado en la seguridad de Bitcoin y en el lenguaje Rust, algunos analistas recuerdan que X ya tuvo que pausar el cifrado en mayo de este año por fallas. También señalan que la compañía planea ofrecer funciones avanzadas solo a usuarios Premium, lo que deja el servicio básico con menos herramientas de protección.  Pese a las críticas, X Chat representa un paso técnico importante. Al fin X tiene un sistema de mensajería moderno y cifrado, con llamadas y archivos, en un entorno libre de anuncios. Su desarrollo en Rust ayuda a prevenir errores comunes en la memoria y a mejorar la velocidad del sistema.Aunque la protección no es tan completa como la de Signal o Wire, la experiencia es más fluida y el cifrado ahora cubre también los grupos y los archivos multimedia. Además, la integración con la plataforma permite comunicarse sin necesidad de número de teléfono, algo que muchos usuarios agradecen.  El cifrado de extremo a extremo se popularizó con WhatsApp en 2016, pero fue creado antes por aplicaciones como Signal y Telegram. Hoy se usa para proteger la comunicación en apps de mensajería, videollamadas e incluso en servicios de correo. En este sistema, los mensajes se codifican con una llave que solo los dispositivos del emisor y el receptor pueden descifrar.WeChat, el modelo que Musk quiere replicar, supera los 1.400 millones de usuarios en China. En Occidente, WhatsApp tiene más de 3.000 millones de usuarios activos. Con X Chat, Musk busca unir mensajería, pagos y redes sociales en un solo lugar. Además, ya se menciona el proyecto X Money, que podría permitir enviar dinero y hacer compras desde la misma aplicación.  Cada día, desde Flash Diario, te acompañamos con noticias de tecnología, ciencia y entretenimiento digital. Lo hacemos para ayudarte a entender cómo estos avances pueden mejorar tu vida y tu manera de ver el mundo.Gracias a ti, que escuchas todos los días, y también a ti, que llegas por primera vez, por hacer parte de esta comunidad curiosa y constructiva. Nuestro objetivo es que te mantengas bien informado, con contenido claro, útil y positivo.  X Chat llega con cifrado, videollamadas y mensajes que desaparecen, buscando competir con WhatsApp y Signal. Aunque aún tiene puntos por mejorar, marca un cambio importante en X.Sigue escuchando Flash Diario en Spotify y cuéntame qué piensas sobre esta nueva apuesta de Elon Musk por la mensajería segura.  X Chat llega a X con cifrado, mensajes que desaparecen y videollamadas. Elon Musk quiere competir contra WhatsApp y Signal.  

Empezamos el episodio analizando el éxito de la nueva serie de Apple TV+, "Pluribus", a la que comparamos con "Severance" por su impacto en redes sociales y su calidad de producción, con un coste estimado de 15 millones por episodio. Comentamos las impresionantes localizaciones grabadas en Gran Canaria y Bilbao, y cómo esta serie reafirma la estrategia de Apple de producir contenido original de alto valor. Enlazamos esto con las declaraciones de Eddie Cue sobre la ausencia de anuncios en Apple TV+ por el momento, aunque prevemos un aumento de precios futuro debido a la inclusión de nuevos contenidos deportivos como la MLS y la Fórmula 1 en algunos mercados, una estrategia que ya hemos visto en otros servicios de streaming.Continuamos explorando la sorprendente noticia del futuro soporte de CarPlay en vehículos Tesla, un movimiento inesperado considerando la resistencia de Tesla y la tendencia de otros fabricantes a retirar esta funcionalidad. Discutimos nuestras preferencias personales por CarPlay y cómo esta integración podría influir en las decisiones de compra de vehículos eléctricos. También abordamos la polémica sobre el "iPhone Pocket", un accesorio de moda de Issey Miyake, y analizamos la tradición de Apple en colaboraciones de diseño de alta gama. Finalmente, explicamos el lanzamiento de la identificación oficial digital en la app Wallet del iPhone en Estados Unidos, comentando la necesidad de un rediseño de la interfaz de Wallet y la controversia que ha generado entre algunos sectores de la población.Mirando al futuro de la inteligencia artificial, comentamos la posible salida de Yann LeCun, director de IA en Meta, para fundar su propia compañía. Especulamos sobre el interés de Apple en esta investigación más académica y el potencial de su integración con el desarrollo del Vision Pro. Asimismo, analizamos los nuevos productos de Valve, el Steam Machine y las gafas Steam Frame, que prometen revolucionar el mundo del videojuego con un enfoque en el streaming y el renderizado foveado, planteando interrogantes sobre posibles batallas legales por la estandarización y el control de plataformas. Cerramos con un análisis de los cambios en las políticas de la App Store en China, específicamente el acuerdo con Tencent para las mini-aplicaciones de WeChat, y cómo estas nuevas reglas, que imponen una comisión del 15% y limitaciones de diseño, podrían influir en el desarrollo de "super apps" y la creación de mini-aplicaciones generadas por IA, como el caso de Wavi. Apple TV execs talk 2026 content lineup, ad-supported plans, and more - 9to5Mac Tesla Is Working to Add Apple CarPlay in Bid to Boost Vehicle Sales (TSLA, AAPL) - Bloomberg Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Apple, Tencent Agree to 15% Cut of WeChat Mini App Spending - Bloomberg W on X: "WE FUCKIN WARNED YOU! WE FUCKIN WARNED YOU! WE FUCKIN WARNED YOU! WE FUCKIN WARNED YOU! WE FUCKIN WARNED YOU!" / X Subscribe to read macOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light' feature for better video calls - 9to5Mac DMA-Study-Nov-2025.pdf Steam Frame Apple's says Apple Intelligence requires an M2 Mac, but don't panic New Apple Immersive Video Puts You On The USS Nimitz As Super Hornets Launch

Episode #432: Myanmar researcher Lin Jin Fu investigates the rise of scam compounds that blend human trafficking, digital fraud, and organized crime. His study, Scam haven: Responding to surging cyber crime and human trafficking in Myanmar, traces their expansion from Chinese “scam houses” into a transnational industry stretching across Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. Originally rooted in China's underground economies, these groups migrated outward as Beijing cracked down and the pandemic restricted domestic activity. They flourished in lawless borderlands such as the Golden Triangle and northern Shan State, where weak governance allowed them to create fortified compounds that combine physical captivity with online deception. Scam centers now anchor wider illicit economies— drugs, gambling, black-market banking, and prostitution— worth at least $37 billion a year. In 2023, the Three Brotherhood Alliance, with apparent Chinese backing, attacked major compounds in Laukkai during Operation 1027, rescuing trafficked Chinese nationals and handing over several ringleaders who were later sentenced to death. At the same time, Beijing launched a domestic campaign, flooding WeChat and Weibo daily with anti-fraud messages. Yet the system persists. Frightened operators briefly suspended work elsewhere, then reopened on the condition that they avoid targeting Chinese citizens. Every compound, Lin Jin Fu explains, survives by securing protection from an armed host—usually the junta or allied Border Guard Forces— while some ethnic armies tolerate or tax them. These networks adapt easily. Big bosses flee by helicopter; smaller scams need only laptops, generators, and internet. The old “pig-butchering” crypto fraud now employees sophisticated AItools, and online-gambling scams targeting countries across South America dominate Tachileik. Sadly, for many impoverished young Burmese, scam centers are the only escape from conscription and joblessness. Meanwhile, inside the compounds, workers endure coercion, sexual abuse, and debt bondage. Surrounding towns boom briefly, then collapse into ghost cities once crackdowns hit. Lin Jin Fu warns that for scam centers to fully cease operations across Myanmar, the military junta has to go. Beyond that, he emphasizes that absent legal migration routes and alternative employment, the industry will continue to endure. “For drugs, people had an alternative— grow coffee instead of poppy,” he says. “For scams, what is the alternative?”

Bienvenidos, queridos APPLEakers, a un episodio explosivo donde analizamos lo que nadie se anima a decir:Tim Cook está llegando a su final, y ya se empieza a ver cómo será la nueva Apple que viene después de él. Sí, Tío Fabián te lo cuenta con lujo de detalle y pruebas en mano. Basado en toda la información del transcript oficial del episodio.  En este capítulo repasamos las últimas decisiones estratégicas de Tim:— Los acuerdos con Tencent y WeChat.— El pacto silencioso con Taiwán para asegurar semiconductores.— El caos del Apple Car.— El estancamiento en la realidad extendida.— Y la señal más clara: 65 años, presión interna, recambio inevitable. Además, te adelanto cómo será la Apple post-Tim con la posible llegada de John Ternus, el nuevo candidato fuerte para liderar la empresa y recuperar la esencia perdida desde Jobs: visión, diseño, y rumbo claro. También analizamos los rumores del iPhone plegable, el iPhone “todo pantalla”, el nuevo ecosistema híbrido entre iOS y macOS, el posible MacBook ultra low-cost, y el plan real que podría cambiarlo todo en 2027 para el aniversario 20 del iPhone.

In this episode of Hong Kong and China Compliance Essentials, host Kristina Koehler-Coluccia breaks down China's 2026 public holiday calendar — and why it's far more than just a schedule of days off.From Golden Weeks to Chinese New Year compliance checkpoints, Kristina explores how public holidays can create both operational challenges and compliance risks for foreign-invested companies in China.

Is 2026 the year to rethink your China strategy?In this episode of Hong Kong and China Compliance Essentials, host Kristina Koehler-Coluccia explores how global investors are reassessing their approach to doing business in China amid a shifting regulatory, economic, and geopolitical landscape.China remains a powerhouse for opportunity — but the rules of the game have changed. Kristina breaks down:The new trends shaping foreign investment in 2026Why companies are shifting from expansion to optimizationHow policy updates are driving both encouragement and enforcementThe rise of resilience and trust as the new pillars of successIf you're a foreign entrepreneur, CFO, or business leader, this episode will help you understand how to align your operations with China's evolving priorities — and how to stay compliant, strategic, and future-ready.

Season 2.6 Episode 7, Chat with Cha Jun from the concept of travel. We talked about my confused view of travel and her perception of the beautiful moments in a wandering state. Not all beautiful things are perfect (Part 1)第2.6季第7期，和茶君从旅行的概念开始聊，聊我混乱的旅行观和她对于漂泊状态下的美好瞬间的认知，并不是所有美好的事情都是完美的（上）For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

NIO announced battery swap partnerships with 8 major automakers between November 2023 and September 2024: Changan, Geely, Chery, JAC, Lotus, GAC, FAW, and Jiyue. William Li compared it to Amazon Web Services, promising to build the world's largest battery swap ecosystem with unified standards and shared infrastructure.But as of November 2025, production vehicles from the battery swap alliance have been significantly delayed. Chery's Exeed models were expected in Q3 2025 and haven't arrived yet, though testing has been confirmed at NIO swap stations. Meanwhile, CATL announced their Choco-Swap ecosystem with nearly 100 partners and aggressive expansion goals: 1,000 stations by end of 2025, 10,000 mid-term, and 30,000 stations long-term. NIO currently operates 3,562 stations after building since 2018.In March 2025, NIO and CATL signed a strategic partnership where CATL would invest up to 2.5 billion yuan in NIO Power and integrate Choco-Swap technology into future Firefly models. But in April 2025, Reuters reported CATL was in talks to acquire a controlling stake in NIO Power, valued at over 10 billion yuan. William Li denied the rumors in a WeChat group, but NIO's official statement only confirmed they're working with multiple investors including CATL.Then in November 2025, William Li said Firefly will NOT integrate with CATL's battery swap network, contradicting the March partnership announcement. Li explained that CATL uses air-cooled battery packs targeting ride-hailing markets, while Firefly uses liquid-cooled packs for better safety and temperature performance.This episode breaks down what's causing the battery swap alliance delays, why automakers haven't launched compatible vehicles on schedule, and whether CATL is positioning to dominate battery swapping alongside or in competition with NIO. We cover the standardization challenges, the BaaS pricing dilemmas, the stratification of cooperation levels between alliance members, and CATL's open platform approach that's attracting more partners.GAC Aion just launched the first mainstream passenger car using CATL's Choco-Swap technology in November 2025. CATL plans to expand internationally to Europe, directly competing with NIO in overseas markets. With CATL controlling 44.3% of China's battery market share and having deeper capital resources, this analysis explores whether the partnership could evolve into competition.For NIO bulls and EV investors, this is the objective analysis of where the battery swap alliance stands today, what the delays mean, and how CATL's parallel ecosystem changes the competitive landscape.

Thinking about expanding into China in 2026? Unlock the secrets to choosing the right business structure that ensures speedy market entry, legal compliance, and long-term success. In this episode of Hong Kong and China Compliance Essentials, we break down proven strategies—from WFOEs to EOR solutions—and show you how to navigate China's complex landscape with confidence. Whether you're just testing the waters or ready for full-scale growth, discover how to plan your next move wisely.Connect with Us:For more insights and updates, subscribe to China & Hong Kong Compliance Essentials.We are happy to take any questions you may have. How to reach Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory:Schedule a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/kristina12Email: kristina@woodburnglobal.comConnect on WeChat with ID: kncolucciaThank you for tuning in!

Send us a textJohannes 3:16-17 “God het die wêreld so liefgehad dat Hy sy enigste Seun gegee het, sodat dié wat in Hom glo, nie verlore sal gaan nie maar die ewige lewe sal hê. God het nie sy Seun na die wêreld toe gestuur om die wêreld te veroordeel nie, maar sodat die wêreld deur Hom gered kan word. Hier is vir jou 'n verstommende feit: meer as 150 miljard teksboodskappe word daagliks deur boodskapplatforms – soos SMS, Facebook, Messenger, iMessage, WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram, Signal en dies meer, wêreldwyd gestuur. Dis 55 triljoen per jaar. Verstommend, nè! Ja, ek weet, hierdie boodskappe is wonderlike tegnologiese hulpmiddels; dis vinnig; dis gerieflik ... totdat dit dalk te vinnig en te gerieflik is...Vriende van my is onlangs met 'n lewensbedreigende situasie in hul familie gekonfronteer. Hulle het onmiddellik hulle eie kerk laat weet, sodat hulle kon bid. In reaksie hierop het hulle oor die daaropvolgende weke 'n handvol teksboodskappe ontvang, maar niemand het hulle op enige wyse bygestaan nie. Niemand het eers gebel om te gesels nie!Dit behoort jou nie te verbaas om te hoor dat hulle heeltemal verlate gevoel het deur hul sogenaamde kerkfamilie se onbetrokkenheid nie. Hoekom nie? Is dit die vlak waartoe liefde in hierdie dag en eeu afgedaal het?Kontrasteer dit nou met God se benadering tot sy liefde vir ons.Johannes 3:16-17 “God het die wêreld so liefgehad dat Hy sy enigste Seun gegee het, sodat dié wat in Hom glo, nie verlore sal gaan nie maar die ewige lewe sal hê. God het nie sy Seun na die wêreld toe gestuur om die wêreld te veroordeel nie, maar sodat die wêreld deur Hom gered kan word.Sien jy, God het nie 'n teksboodskap gestuur nie! Hy het nie eers op die krag van Sy Woord, die Bybel, staatgemaak nie. Nee, God het sy eniggebore Seun in vlees en bloed gestuur!As daar een ding is oor die soort liefde waarvan God praat, is dat dit prakties is. Ja, my vriend, ‘n teksboodskap sonder praktiese betrokkenheid, is nie liefde nie!Wie in jou lewe het op die oomblik vir jou nodig om 'n telefoonoproep te maak; of wat van 'n koffie-afspraak; of om by hulle huis op te daag; of beter nog, by hul voordeur met 'n maaltyd in die hand op te daag?Nee, liefde skuil nie agter 'n teksboodskap nie. Liefde verskyn!Dis God se Woord. Vars ... vir jou ... vandag. Support the showEnjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY

Season 2.6 Episode 6, Chat with Sae the travel philosophy of staying in a safe zone is like a gift to oneself. Gathering with friends is the source of exploring new places第2.6季第6期（英文），和Sae聊稳在安全区的旅行观，如同给自己的礼物，和朋友相聚是探索新地点的源头For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

Join UC Today's Kristian McCann as he sits down with Dima Gutzeit, Founder and CEO of LeapXpert, for an insightful conversation on the evolution of enterprise communication and where LeapXpert fits into it. Gutzeit reveals how LeapXpert is redefining secure messaging for businesses, blending cutting-edge compliance solutions with the power of AI. Gutzeit pulls back the curtain on LeapXpert's mission to make modern messaging applications enterprise-ready-without sacrificing compliance or security. Discover how LeapXpert's unique approach is empowering organizations to embrace platforms like WhatsApp and WeChat while meeting stringent regulatory requirements. Key highlights include:- LeapXpert's strategy for integrating popular messaging apps into enterprise workflows-securely and compliantly.- The pivotal role of AI in driving communication intelligence and actionable insights.- How LeapXpert's company culture fuels innovation and rapid response to customer needs.Ready to modernize your organization's communications? Visit LeapXpert's website for a demo: https://www.leapxpert.com/Don't forget to subscribe to UC Today for more exclusive interviews with industry leaders.

Asia's retail landscape is evolving faster than anywhere else on Earth—and this episode brings you the inside view.Host Alex Rezvan sits down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, and Low Ngai Yuen, former Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer at AEON Malaysia, board member at GDEX and OCK Group, and award-winning creative leader, to explore: • The rise of Chinese retail expansion across Southeast Asia • Why super apps like Grab, WeChat, and Alipay are reshaping loyalty and payment ecosystems • How influencer marketing is evolving into a listed industry • The future of responsible sourcing and supply chain transformation • The intersection of culture, experience, and intelligence in modern retailYuen also shares her vision for empowering women through her NGO WOMENgirls and reflects on storytelling, sustainability, and digital creativity.This is Asia's story—fast, mobile-first, and deeply human.

My guests are Melissa Drenckhahn, Outreach Manager & Natalie Lande, Development & Communication Coordinator, HOPE Coalition. Wechat about Thursday's 35th Anniversary Gala, 35 Days of HOPE, Kids Count, looking for host sites for their travelling What Were you Wearing? display, domestic violence awareness month and more!

Season 2.6 Episode 5, Chat with Anna about independent and exploratory travel views, maintaining a unified self at different paces, making both life and travel in an enviable state第2.6季第5期（英文），和Anna聊独立和探索的旅行观，一如往常的自我碰撞总有精彩的不同节奏，是令人羡慕的状态For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

We explore Taylor's background, how she became politicized and her vision for a free and open internet. I am trolling about the techno-deterministic teleological inevitability of StateBook — its monarchy vs WeChat and there's nothing in between. I don't make the rules. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella joshuacitarella.substack.com/subscribe

Hur är det att driva bolag i USA under Trump? Är vi redo att börja ”vibe lifea”? Är Open AI:s dröm att bli som WeChat? Frågorna haglar i dagens Technokratin där Anna Mossberg och Andreas Grape gästar Henrik Ek i studion.

Season 2.6 Episode 4, Chat with Yian about the inner stable view of travel, and adventure becomes the proof of living elsewhere第2.6季第4期，和Yian聊内心平稳的旅行观，冒险成为生活在别处的印证For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

Fentanyl Cash Laundering and the Role of Chinese Nationals. Josh Birenbaum (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) discusses with John Batchelor the challenge of laundering the enormous amounts of cash generated by fentanyl drug smugglers and drug lords. This multibillion-dollar process often utilizes Chinese nationals residing in the United States. Because of capital controls imposed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), diaspora populations use internet chat rooms and WeChat to find opportunities to access dollars. Drug cartels capitalize on this by giving the Chinese nationals money to spend lavishly, thus laundering the drug cash. While these individuals may know they are circumventing CCP controls, they usually do not know the illegal origin of the funds which ultimately finance the cartels.

 Imagine computers collect all the information about you.How you have decided?What is/was your medication, health?What is on your bank account?With which people you have been engaged?What is/was your sexual life and your sexual preferences?What did you read on Facebook, your comments?What about your YouTube-Chanel, Instagram?Even they collect all your data on your messenger, WhatsApp, Line and Wechat app! Your hobbies.Your education.Your jobs.Your chosen political parties.What do you like?What do you google?What you have written in your emails?What do you buy?And afterward, the computer knows you much better than you yourself.  The Computer knows:How would you decide in a given situation?Even better, the computer can manipulate you…Because the computer offers you to the right time, the best offer…And so you can be artificially manipulated!And this they do already in the USA and China…In the USA, the corporations exploit you because of the collected data from you. In the USA, Google and Facebook hear up your phone and decide which fake product they like to sell you… In China, they manipulate you and even they have created a system that measures how good you are… In China, they check, for instance, how often you visit your parents… and then they give you points for you your social engagement, job results and if you are censored be lousy you can't use the train anymore…My Video: The danger of Artificial Intelligence https://youtu.be/dd_RR-PnTPIMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast1/The-danger-of-Artificial-Intelligence.mp3  

Season 2.6 Episode 3, Chat with Stephanie about the free of travel view, like daily life, creating memories, without the challenge of breaking through the comfort zone第2.6季第3期（英文），和Stephanie聊自由持久的旅行观，自由奔赴和创造回忆的日常，无需冲破安全区的挑战For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

On October 1st 2025, Paxful announced the decision to "wind down operations" and blamed the "misconduct" of co-founder Ray Youssef for the company's trajectory. But Ray Youssef had already moved on since 2023, building NoOnes as a non-US entity which better serves the peer to peer needs of the Global South. In this episode, Ray explains what's going on and what he's planning to do next. Time stamps: 00:01:08 - Introducing Ray Youssef 00:01:15 - Discussion on Paxful Termination and NoOnes as a Better Alternative 00:01:29 - Ray Youssef Accused of Undermining Paxful 00:02:54 - Paxful Press Release on Winding Down Operations 00:03:31 - Ray Youssef's Response and Exit from Paxful 00:03:46 - Warnings About Paxful's 3,000 Bitcoin in Cold Storage 00:04:29 - American Regulations Impacting Paxful 00:05:15 - New Indian Team at Paxful 00:05:27 - BitGo as Former Custodian for Paxful 00:05:53 - Dormant Tax Introduced by Paxful (Taxful Pun) 00:08:36 - Ray Youssef's Beard and Hair Discussion 00:09:23 - Expulsion from Bitcoin Church and Fatwa by High Priests 00:10:07 - Bitcoin as Financial and Monetary System 00:10:44 - NoOnes Replacing Financial Pillar for Global South 00:10:49 - Economic Apartheid Concept 00:11:15 - Ray Youssef Homeless When Starting Paxful 00:11:20 - Ex-Co-Founder (Artur Schaback Implied) as Business Partner Warning 00:11:50 - Executive Team Letters Against Ex-Co-Founder 00:12:03 - Attempt to Shut Down Paxful and Handle 3,000 Bitcoin 00:12:47 - Lawsuit by Ex-Co-Founder on Martin Luther King Day 00:13:03 - Accusations and Projections by Ex-Co-Founder 00:13:27 - Fintech Company Without Engineers During Lawsuit 00:14:23 - Ex-Co-Founder Incompetent as CPO 00:15:05 - $1.6 Million from Ray Youssef to Unfreeze Funds 00:15:29 - Delaware Law Firm Handling Paxful 00:15:35 - New Indian CEO Removing Paxful from LinkedIn Bio 00:16:00 - Ray Narrative on BitcoinMagazine.com 00:16:17 - Ex-Co-Founder Raiding Estonian Office 00:18:32 - Kate Grazic Back for NoOnes Partner Program 00:18:57 - LocalBitcoins Traders at NoOnes 00:19:03 - Paxful Family Reunited at NoOnes 00:19:27 - NoOnes Structure Outside the West 00:21:07 - 3,000 Bitcoin Worth $360 Million 00:24:56 - Own Account Bitcoin Disappeared from Paxful 00:24:59 - Solana Contract Issue in January 00:25:04 - Nick Carter Calling Ray Youssef a Clown 00:25:11 - Ari David Paul Accusing Scamming with NoOnes 00:25:24 - Support for Gaza and Palestine 00:25:30 - Nick Carter and Ari David Paul as Zionists 00:26:19 - Hack During Hajj in Medina 00:27:34 - Solana Bug Leading to Hack 00:28:09 - Ray Youssef Driving a Mini Cooper 00:30:42 - Muy from Ghana as Top Advocate at NoOnes 00:33:07 - Victor Schauberger's Work on Water 00:35:43 - WeChat of the Global South (NoOnes Vision) 00:36:27 - Silk Road Comparison (Clean Version) 00:37:28 - CivKit Project 00:37:34 - Nicholas Gregory (CivKit Collaborator) 00:37:41 - Commerce Block 00:38:29 - DarkFi Project 00:38:34 - Amir Taaki (Narodism) as Original Bitcoin Developer 00:42:38 - Roger Ver Attacked by Trolls 00:44:21 - Michael Saylor Meeting 00:45:58 - Adam Back as Skinny Twerp 00:59:18 - Tokenization Experiments by Ray Youssef 01:04:09 - Shelby Cobra 3D-Printed Car Project 01:04:34 - Water Bottle Structuring Water (Victor Schauberger Inspired) 01:06:17 - Malcolm X, Muammar Gaddafi, African Heroes on Wall 01:18:06 - Bitcoin.com News 01:18:43 - Roger Ver Quoted 01:20:06 - Roger Ver as Hero 01:21:03 - Bitcoin Cash 01:23:00 - Lunar the Silver Star (Sega CD Game) 01:23:14 - Garsh Hellcream (Warcraft Reference) 01:24:37 - XMR Bazaar (Monero Marketplace) 01:25:32 - Layer 2 Labs (Drivechains) 01:26:05 - Zcash Sidechain 01:26:12 - Thunder (Big Block Bitcoin Sidechain) 01:27:25 - Citrea (ZK Rollup for Bitcoin) 01:32:57 - Litecoin and MWEB (Mimblewimble Extension Block) 01:33:10 - Bitcoin Cash 01:33:17 - Monero 01:34:12 - Age of Empires (Priest Rush Invented by Ray Youssef) 01:35:52 - Sandy Peterson (Age of Empires Designer) 01:36:06 - USA Stablecoin Act 01:37:02 - Monerotopia Event 01:37:39 - Vitalik Buterin (In Photo) 01:40:17 - Val Venis (WWE Wrestler) 01:41:10 - Taxes Abolished in New World 01:45:15 - Sideshift (Swap Platform)

Alors que ChatGPT s'ouvre aux services tiers et prend des allures de « super app », Google déclenche la polémique en privant la France de son nouveau mode IA. Avec Bruno Guglielminetti.

Thoughts on OpenAI after a month of infrastructure and partnership announcements, including the differences between OpenAI and a Mag7 company, Ben's interview with Sam Altman this week, Apps in ChatGPT, and drawing on Windows, Apple, and WeChat to better understand the company's strategy. At the end: Questions on Sora, the 90-9-1 law, and OpenAI's approach to copyright, as well as some brief reactions to China's move to escalate curbs on rare earth exports.

Season 2.6 Episode 2, Chat with Yini about a stable and developing travel view, making it an indispensable yet always anticipated part of life第2.6季第2期，和Yini聊平稳发展的旅行观，让它成为生活无法缺失但总有期待的可能For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

In this Two and a Half Gamers special, Matej, Felix & Jakub talk with Chen Yang (Iwae) from Cocos about how mini-games on WeChat, Douyin, Alipay, and Huawei stores are reshaping the mobile industry.

Eugene Chew is the Global Chief Operating Officer at BikesOnline.com, a leading direct-to-consumer cycling retailer in the U.S. and Australia and the exclusive distributor of Polygon and Superior bikes.From the early days of the internet to scaling a global Ecommerce operation, Eugene has built a career at the intersection of creativity, data, and operational excellence. Before joining BikesOnline, he led digital transformation as Chief Digital Officer at J. Walter Thompson (WPP) and served as Greater China Regional Head at Lion (Kirin).At BikesOnline, Eugene and his team are redefining what it means to sell complex, logistics-heavy products online. From solving “dirty freight” challenges to perfecting the post-purchase experience, he's proving that operational rigor and creative problem-solving can turn friction into a competitive moat.Beyond Ecommerce, Eugene is also an avid cyclist, gardener, and tea enthusiast — running Tea Urchin, his aged tea business that reflects his love for craftsmanship and detail.Whether you're scaling a DTC brand, optimizing supply chains, or navigating global expansion with a lean team, Eugene offers an inside look at how to balance creativity, data, and discipline to build a sustainable business that lasts.This episode also mentions insights from Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless on rethinking global fulfillment, and Kyle Hency of GoodDay Software on building better systems for modern Shopify brands.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:38] Intro[01:36] Naming a brand that stands the test of time[02:09] Predicting automation in ad buying early on[05:01] Learning innovation from China's all-in-one model[06:01] Balancing innovation with Western logistics limits[08:55] Recognizing the shift toward direct brand work[10:12] Shifting from service work to physical operations[11:50] Managing cash flow under market uncertainty[12:31] Stay updated with new episodes[12:41] Helping founders scale beyond day-to-day ops[13:27] Finding opportunity in a pandemic-era pivot[14:01] Designing packaging that simplifies assembly[15:30] Diversifying suppliers to reduce risk exposure[17:48] Protecting margins from tariff and fraud risks[19:01] Choosing Shopify for flexibility and speed[22:36] Hiring agencies to guide complex migrations[25:05] Training teams before adding new integrations[27:18] Episode Sponsors: Electric Eye & Heatmap[29:59] Partnering with experts where specialization wins[31:58] Gaining perspective from cross-industry learnings[34:27] Avoiding costly trial-and-error learning[36:34] Prioritizing projects with impact and simplicity[41:20] Managing cost challenges in global logistics[44:50] Preparing for tariffs with flexible strategiesResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubePremium bikes at unbeatable prices, direct from manufacturers bikesonline.com/Follow Eugene Chew linkedin.com/in/eugenechewMentioned episode with Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpbeHvv3_1QMentioned episode with Kyle Hency of GoodDay Software: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQNsUfgl9E4Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

More than six months after 50,000 liters of toxic water from a Chinese-run mining site spilled into Zambia's Kafue River, there's still no resolution to what's become a massive environmental crisis.  The government is siding with the company, Sino-Metals, while local farmers and activists remain unsatisfied with the response and have launched multiple lawsuits, including one seeking $80 billion in damages (more than twice the entire size of the Zambian economy). That's sparked outrage on Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and Weibo, where commentators are fuming over what they perceive as blatant extortion of a Chinese company. Eric, Cobus, and Géraud are joined this week by CGSP's Critical Minerals Editor, Obert Bore, to discuss the latest in the Kafue River situation and why Chinese social media is reacting so angrily. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @christiangeraud | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Season 2.6 Episode 1 , chat with Vincent about changing views on travel and gradually learned to love our own memories. It's worth some suitable background music第2.6季第1期，和Vincent聊他变化中的旅行观，还有那些学会热爱自己的瞬间，点一首孙燕姿的“风衣”吧For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins about his new book, iWar: Fortnite, Elon Musk, Spotify, WeChat, and Laying Siege to Apple's Empire. iWar traces a series of campaigns launched against Apple's control of the iOS App Store, including those from Spotify, Epic, Meta, and Elon Musk. Higgins chronicles the rise of the App Store from its launch in 2008, contextualizing Apple's vigorous defense of its iOS business practices with its broader pattern of testing the boundaries of legal and ethical standards.Thanks to the sponsors of this week's episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast:Xsolla. With the Xsolla Web Shop, you can create a direct storefront, cut fees down to as low as 5%, and keep players engaged with bundles, rewards, and analytics.INCRMNTAL⁠⁠. True attribution measures incrementality, always on.Universal Ads is Comcast's self-serve TV ads platform that lets you launch campaigns in minutes across premium inventory from NBC, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Roku, and more.Interested in sponsoring the Mobile Dev Memo podcast? Contact ⁠Marketecture⁠.

Join us on Dashu Mandarin as we dive into the fascinating evolution of China's dining scene! From the convenience of WeChat payments and 24/7 delivery apps to the rise of pre-made meals in restaurants, we explore how technology and changing consumer habits are reshaping the way people eat out in China. Hear our candid thoughts on the pros (midnight medicine deliveries!) and cons (overly complex coupon systems and standardized flavors) of this modern dining landscape.

Season 2.6, chat with Sean, who hardly travels, about his curiosity about traveling to kick off a new season第2.6季开篇，和不爱旅行的人聊聊对旅行的好奇，以此开启新一季For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

Chinese visual artist Cai Guoqiang and outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologized on Sunday for staging a fireworks display in the Himalaya Mountains that drew widespread criticism over its potential impact on the Xizang autonomous region's high-altitude ecosystem. Local authorities have announced an investigation into the event.中国视觉艺术家蔡国强与户外品牌始祖鸟于周日致歉。此前，二者在喜马拉雅山脉举办烟花秀，该活动因可能对西藏自治区高海拔生态系统造成影响而广受批评，目前当地有关部门已宣布对此次事件展开调查。On Friday, Cai ignited three sets of fireworks at an altitude of about 5,500 meters in Gyalze county in Xizang's second-largest city of Shigatse, as part of his art project, Ascending Dragon. The show, which was designed to symbolize vitality and auspiciousness in Chinese culture, used chemical elements the organizers claimed were biodegradable and verified by international tests during past events.上周五，蔡国强在西藏第二大城市日喀则的江孜县，于海拔约5500米处点燃三组烟花。此次烟花秀是其艺术项目《升龙》的组成部分，旨在象征中国文化中的生机与吉祥。主办方称，烟花所使用的化学物质具有生物可降解性，且在以往活动中已通过国际测试验证。However, the video of the fireworks, which was released on Saturday, triggered a heated debate online, with critics questioning whether the fireworks disturbed wildlife, damaged vegetation, or polluted the high-altitude ecosystem.然而，该烟花秀视频于周六发布后，在网络上引发激烈争议。批评人士质疑，此次烟花秀是否惊扰了野生动物、破坏了植被，或是对高海拔生态系统造成了污染。In a statement posted on his official WeChat account on Sunday, Cai said that he and his studio have taken the public's concerns seriously and "humbly accept all criticism of our artistic creation".周日，蔡国强在其官方微信公众号发布声明表示，他与工作室高度重视公众关切，“虚心接受针对此次艺术创作的所有批评”。"We indeed overlooked many aspects, and I deeply apologize," he said, pledging to work with local authorities and third-party agencies to assess the environmental impact of the show and, if necessary, take remedial measures.“我们确实在诸多方面存在疏漏，我深感歉意。”他说道，并承诺将联合当地有关部门及第三方机构，对此次活动的环境影响展开评估，必要时将采取补救措施。Arc'teryx, which is owned by Finland-based Amer Sports and partly controlled by China's Anta Group, deleted the controversial video and also issued an apology for the branding activity, vowing to "sincerely accept all criticism and suggestions" and take corrective actions based on environmental assessments and public feedback.始祖鸟品牌隶属于芬兰亚玛芬体育集团（Amer Sports），且由中国安踏集团部分控股。该品牌已删除引发争议的视频，并就此次品牌推广活动致歉，承诺“真诚接受所有批评与建议”，并将依据环境评估结果及公众反馈采取整改行动。Authorities in Shigatse announced on Sunday that a team has been formed to investigate the fireworks event. The team was sent to the site for verification, and follow-up actions will be taken based on probe results, and in accordance with laws and regulations, they said in a statement.日喀则市有关部门于周日宣布，已组建专项团队调查此次烟花秀事件。相关部门在声明中表示，团队已赶赴现场核查，后续将依据调查结果，严格依法依规采取相应措施。Earlier, the organizers of the show had said that precautionary measures were taken to protect the local environment, including relocating livestock and herders, guiding away small animals with salt, and restoring meadows and farmland immediately after the fireworks. They emphasized that the event was assessed as having the "lowest risk level" in terms of both noise and light pollution.此前，活动主办方曾表示，已采取多项预防措施保护当地环境，包括转移牲畜与牧民、用盐引导小动物远离活动区域，以及在烟花燃放后立即对草地和农田进行修复。主办方还强调，经评估，此次活动在噪音与光污染方面均处于“最低风险等级”。However, environmental experts questioned whether such precautions were adequate for one of the world's most vulnerable ecological zones.但环境专家对这些预防措施能否保护这一全球最脆弱的生态区域之一提出质疑。"It's not scientific to use the smoke-testing result in low-altitude or urban environment as a reference for its impact on a high-altitude ecosystem," said Palden Tsering, an associate professor at Qinghai Minzu University.青海民族大学副教授帕尔登・次仁（Palden Tsering）指出：“以低海拔地区或城市环境中的烟雾测试结果，作为评估其对高海拔生态系统影响的依据，这种做法并不科学。”The cold and arid conditions in the Himalayas and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are known to slow down any decomposition process, raising doubts on whether the so-called biodegradable chemicals actually disintegrated quickly, Palden Tsering said.帕尔登・次仁表示，喜马拉雅山脉与青藏高原气候寒冷干燥，物质分解过程缓慢，这让人对所谓“可生物降解化学物质”能否快速降解产生疑问。The expert also cautioned that fireworks residues might leach harmful chemicals into alpine meadows or water sources. "Such impacts may last for years and should have been considered beforehand."这位专家还警示，烟花残留物可能会使有害化学物质渗入高寒草甸或水源。“此类影响可能持续数年，本应在事前就充分考虑到。”The organizers' attempt to use salt feed to drive away animals already suggests that the fireworks display was likely to disturb local wildlife, he noted. "Salt bricks have no odor and are not conspicuous, making it difficult to imagine how they could effectively 'repel' small animals such as pikas," he added.他指出，主办方试图用盐饲料驱赶动物，这一行为本身就说明烟花秀可能会惊扰当地野生动物。“盐砖无气味且不显眼，很难想象它能有效‘驱赶'鼠兔等小型动物。”Gu Yourong, a council member of the China Wild Plant Conservation Association, explained the challenges involved in restoring alpine meadows if the fireworks actually caused damages.中国野生植物保护协会理事顾有容解释道，若烟花秀确实对高寒草甸造成破坏，后续修复工作将面临诸多挑战。"The topsoil on alpine meadows is just a 10-centimeter-thick turf layer. Once damaged, it cannot regenerate easily, because below it lies infertile rock debris. Vegetation could take decades — even centuries — to recover," Gu said.顾有容表示：“高寒草甸的表层土壤仅是一层10厘米厚的草皮层，一旦受损便难以再生，因为其下方是贫瘠的岩石碎屑。植被恢复可能需要数十年，甚至数百年时间。”Despite the apologies, many netizens called the fireworks display reckless, saying that it clashed with Arc'teryx's branding as a nature-respecting outdoor brand.尽管涉事方已致歉，仍有不少网友认为此次烟花秀行为鲁莽，称其与始祖鸟“尊重自然”的户外品牌定位相悖。The company has seen rapid growth in recent years. According to Amer Sports' 2024 annual report, the brand's revenue surged 36 percent last year to reach $2.19 billion.近年来，始祖鸟品牌发展迅速。根据亚玛芬体育集团2024年年度报告，该品牌去年营收同比激增36%，达到21.9亿美元。Media reports said an application for organizing the fireworks had been filed with the local ecology and environment bureau. Multiple government meetings were held in advance to study the site selection and assess nearby wildlife presence, according to the reports.有媒体报道称，活动主办方此前已向当地生态环境局提交烟花燃放申请。报道还提到，相关政府部门事前多次召开会议，研究活动选址，并对周边野生动物分布情况进行评估。The final site did not fall within any ecological protection zone and had no residents living nearby, and so far, no ecological damage has been detected, a local official said.一位当地官员表示，最终确定的活动地点不在任何生态保护区范围内，且附近无居民居住。截至目前，尚未发现生态破坏情况。biodegradableadj.可生物降解的/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/residuesn.残留物；残渣/ˈrezɪdjuːz/leachv.过滤；/liːtʃ/

In this Two and a Half Gamers special, Matej and Felix sit down with Lemon (柠檬游戏说) — WeChat Mini-Game blogger, founder of Hyperjoy, and consultant for Scopely — to unpack the Chinese mini-game gold rush.Key insights:2024 market revenue: $7B+ (¥50B RMB).500M+ MAU, 400K+ dev teams183% YoY increase in advertisers; dev cycles: 4 weeks (hypercasual) to 3–6 months (hybrid/midcore).Balanced demographics: gender 50/50, strong 24–40 y/o core.Winners: 4X/SLG, Tower Defense Roguelike, Merge/Match.Declining: Hybrid RPGs, Simulation.Stable: Idle Card RPGs.60% of UA spend is concentrated in RPG, SLG, and TD.Day-1 payer retention is highest in RPG/4X (18–85%).Top GamesIce War: Three Kingdoms – Whiteout Survival clone w/ localized 3K theme.Bangbang Survivor – Top-grossing $1M+/day, IP expanding into 4X.Penguin Go! – Lucky Defense survivor, meta system differentiates it.Plant Master TD Go – Backpack TD hit (#5 grossing).永远的蔚蓝星球 (Summon & Merge TD) – $30M/month, global Q4 launch.Human Leap: Evolution – Top Douyin ad-mon gameSave the King – Royal Match UA creative turned into a WeChat hit ($70K/day ads).East ↔ West ExpansionWest → East: Supercell, Century Games, Scopely already entering WeChat mini-games.East → West: Galaxy Defense, Legend of Mushroom, Banban Survivor meta systems fueling crossovers.Success requires simplification of meta for Western markets.Takeaway: Mini-games are not “mini.” They're a $7B industry with complex metas, ruthless UA competition, and growing East–West crossover potential.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lemon Choihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lemon-minigame/Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction to China's Minigame Market03:01 Minigame Market Overview07:26 Minigame Genres and Trends14:56 Successful Minigames and Case Studies29:04 Key Takeaways and Future Outlook---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

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In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of building growth strategies across APAC with Victoria, who leads marketing for Thomson Reuters across an enormous remit spanning from Africa and the Middle East through to Japan and New Zealand. Victoria shares why expanding into APAC is fundamentally different from other regions, dispels common myths about APAC markets, and reveals how sophisticated buyers in these geographies are driving the future of B2B technology adoption. The conversation explores everything from the nuanced approach needed for different markets like Japan's trust-building requirements versus the rapid innovation appetite in Southeast Asia, to how geopolitical shifts create both opportunities and challenges. Victoria also shares her approach to creating bespoke research that serves as both thought leadership and demand generation, demonstrating how to move beyond traditional marketing tactics to become a true business growth driver. Guest Introduction Victoria Sampson (McCafferty) is a seasoned marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth across Asia-Pacific. As CMO APAC at Thomson Reuters, she leads a diverse regional team, combining data, technology, and customer insight to design demand generation programs that deliver measurable impact. Passionate about understanding buyer behavior, she believes the best marketing comes from truly knowing the customer—what they value, how they operate, and when to reach them. Throughout her career, she has been proud to build inclusive teams, champion an ethical, people-first culture, and position marketing as a precision growth engine that bridges business goals with customer needs in meaningful ways. Key Topics Why APAC expansion is different: Cultural practices, timing (e.g., Eid in Middle East), and diverse innovation drivers require long-term commitment (6–24 months depending on market).APAC myths debunked: Markets are often more advanced than US/EU in tech adoption, with larger buying groups and 70% of the journey completed digitally before first contact.The “gateway market” trap: Limiting operations to Singapore and Australia misses growth in China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.Content as advantage: Bespoke research and executive interviews drive both client retention and sophisticated demand generation.The 70-30 localisation rule: 70% of marketing scales regionally; 30% needs localisation around culture, channels, and geography.Channel diversification: WeChat dominates China, Naver in Korea, WhatsApp is rising in B2B, while Japan's B2B sees low social media impact and declining email effectiveness.Marketing as advisory: Shift from traditional roles to driving business growth with analytics, strategy, and client-centric positioning.Future of B2B marketing: AI handles execution; human skills in messaging, buyer understanding, and connection become key — a return to the “art” of marketing. Resources & Links People Mentioned Professor Scott Galloway - Recommended resource for business insights and contentShahin Hoda LinkedIn ProfileAlexander Hipwell LinkedIn Profile Companies & Tools Discussed Thomson Reuters - Victoria's employerBombora - Intent data platform mentioned6Sense - ABM software platformCanva AI - Content creation toolTableau - Data analytics and reporting Events & Programs Synergy - Thomson Reuters' flagship client event series (Australia, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo) Subscribe to the xG Weekly Newsletter for weekly insights on B2B growth across APAC: https://xgrowth.com.au/newsletter Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: Victoria Sampson (McCafferty) Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

Season 4.6, Episode 8, I chatted with Martin about the self in the current state of urban love, those fragments of the self that are labeled and expected第4.6季第8期，和Martin聊都市爱情现状中的自我，那些被标签，被期待的碎片For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

In Episode 218 of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down one of the most heated summers yet in China's EV world — a season of price wars, social media battles, and momentum shifts.We cover:⚔️ Onvo L90 vs. Li Auto i8 rivalry – aggressive pricing, messy launches, and social media smear campaigns.

Google is officially debunking a series of reports that claimed Gmail has been hit with a "major" security issue in recent days. "We want to reassure our users that Gmail's protections are strong and effective," the company said in a somewhat unusual statement. "Several inaccurate claims surfaced recently that incorrectly stated that we issued a broad warning to all Gmail users about a major Gmail security issue. This is entirely false." Also, major social media platforms in China have started rolling out labels for AI-generated content to comply with a law that took effect on Monday. Users of the likes of WeChat, Douyin, Weibo and RedNote are now seeing such labels on posts. And, following news that Escape from Tarkov is escaping its perpetual beta, the pioneering extraction shooter is also about to make its debut on Steam. Nikita Buyanov, head of the Battlestate Games studio that developed Escape from Tarkov, confirmed on X that the game's Steam page "will be available soon," only teasing that the full details will come later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 4.6, Episode 7, I chatted with Martin about love stories in Beijing, discussing the current situation where relationships are more important than feelings第4.6季第7期，和Martin聊北京的爱情故事，关于那些关系比感情更重要的现状For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

China has one of the world's most sophisticated internet censorship systems - it's so extensive that it's been nicknamed ‘The Great Firewall of China'. Many Western websites, such as Google or WhatsApp, are shut off to Chinese Internet users, while Chinese equivalents like Baidu and WeChat are popular instead. Blockbuster films like Top Gun Maverick have been edited, celebrities like Lady Gaga are taboo and even Peppa Pig has been censored.So, what is the Chinese government trying to achieve with internet censorship? And in an increasingly globalised world, how are they managing to filter out the information they don't want people to know? Shawn Yuan from the BBC's Global China Unit explains how the ‘Great Firewall' works - and what it tells us about the relationship between the government and citizens in China.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy and Chelsea Coates Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we're continuing our series on Brett King's new book, Branch Tomorrow. We feature interviews with some of Brett's contributing authors: Bruno Diniz, Efi Pylarinou, Jim Marous, Paolo Sironi, and Richard Turrin. Each author brings specialty in different markets giving Branch Tomorrow a multi-perspective look at banking, banking culture, changes in 'branching' and the future of financial services across the globe, from the US to India, China, and Latin America. In this episode, Brett speaks with Richard Turrin, an industry leader in fintech innovation and digital transformation, and Author of Cashless: China's Digital Currency. Brett and Richard delve into the robust digital financial services landscape in China which experienced significant digital disruption starting in the mid-2010s. You'll hear how bankers there are still reeling from the unprecedented scale of disruption brought on by MYbank, WeBank, WeChat and Alipay. Then, Brett connects with Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking and Financial Markets at the IBM Institute for Business Value and host of Provoke.fm's Bankers Bookshelf podcast. Paolo shares insights from the Eurozone on branch transformation, highlighting how some European banks are embracing digitization by evolving their branches. He discusses how they are balancing digital and physical presence by adjusting their in-branch product offerings, with a focus on personalization, financial inclusion, and maintaining strong customer engagement. Tune in now for these insightful conversations! Branch Tomorrow, available mid-September, is an invaluable resource for bankers, regulators, fintech innovators, and future-focused leaders dedicated to thriving in the digital transformation of finance. The future of banking is here!

Season 4.6, Episode 6, I chatted with Vincent about loving and dating culture in big cities, about those pathological conditions such as irritability, depression, unreasonable tantrums and lack of logic第4.6季第6期，和Vincent聊大都市的爱情和约会文化，关于那些删除，无理，虚无的病态For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

Season 4.6, Episode 5, I chatted with Vincent about a dating story in London, about having no quality at all and being extremely hypocritical第4.6季第5期，和Vincent伦敦约会故事一则，关于极其缺乏素质的下头行为For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

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Want AI that works while you sleep? Get our blueprint for AI Agents in 2025: https://clickhubspot.com/wgv Ep. 350 Can you communicate four to five times faster with voice AI than typing? Kipp and Allan Guo, Cofounder & CEO at Willow, dive into the untapped power of voice AI for marketers, founders, and busy professionals, exploring how it can transform your workflow and help you get more done. Learn more on the game-changing uses of voice AI—from supercharging your email and Slack messaging, to brainstorming and iterating ideas with large language models, to radically improving your daily productivity and communication. Mentions Allan Guo https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-guo/ Willow https://willowvoice.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ WeChat https://www.wechat.com/ Gamma https://gamma.app/ Granola https://www.granola.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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