Freeman Ding

Freeman Ding, a pioneer in China's consumer internet boom with experience at Baidu and Dianping, shares fascinating insights into Shanghai's role in fostering tech innovation. He discusses the rise of Meituan, explaining its food delivery dominance and navigational challenges in low-frequency markets. Freeman argues that only WeChat qualifies as a true super app and examines the global ambitions of Chinese giants like TikTok and SHEIN, questioning whether they can replicate their success abroad amid regulatory hurdles.