Equity LinkedOut
Oct 16, 2021
Microsoft's withdrawal of LinkedIn from China highlights the immense challenges foreign companies face in that market. As tech regulations tighten, US and Chinese companies find their operations increasingly strained. The podcast dives into China's push for a homegrown operating system to rival Windows and how platforms like GitHub and Gitee navigate censorship. GitLab's successful IPO stands in stark contrast to the struggles of startups in China, offering insights into the evolving landscape and the implications for the tech market.
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LinkedIn's Unique Position
- LinkedIn was the only major US social network operating in China.
- Microsoft navigated China's restrictions for years, unlike Facebook or Twitter.
Preceding Events
- Microsoft's decision to pull LinkedIn from China wasn't sudden.
- It followed a March incident where China penalized LinkedIn for lax censorship.
Broader Crackdown
- The Chinese government's crackdown on social media isn't limited to Western companies.
- Even domestic giants like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent face increased content control.