China
I believe China is best understood the way you'd understand Europe—as a continent-sized set of distinct regions, not a monolith. Bridging startups to China's ecosystem advantage, after a decade living in Shenzhen, means replacing the headlines with what's actually on the ground.
Advising on China market entry
I advise startups on China market entry—bridging strategy, on-the-ground reality, and the ecosystem advantage. Zero-commitment: just get in touch.
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Cultural BridgeWar of the Three Kingdoms 2025
China's delivery giants JD, Meituan, and Alibaba are locked in a fierce battle.
Cultural BridgeForever by Takashi Sorimachi
My first translation of a Japanese song.
Cultural BridgeEconomy class
KAFE.HU's《经济舱》, a song about pursuing dreams while staying grounded.
Cultural BridgeOnline shopping in China
Shopping online in China is a unique experience.
Cultural BridgeThe Reason I Thought I’d Die by Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima’s《僕が死のうと思ったのは》(Boku ga shinou to omotta no wa).
Cultural BridgeDon’t Be Afraid
Summer aka Momoko's《不要怕》, a song of courage and resilience.
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I Really Want to Love This World
Hua Chenyu's《好想爱这个世界啊》, of hope and love for life.
Cultural BridgeYou Have to Believe This Isn’t the Last Day
Hua Chenyu's《你要相信这不是最后一天》, of hope and perseverance.
Cultural BridgeNewborn's dream
GALA's《追梦赤子心》, reminding me not to forget my original aspirations.
Cultural BridgeTough
Mayday's 《顽固》, a song that has been my anthem for the past few years.
Cultural BridgeDust in the Fireworks
Hua Chenyu's 《烟火里的尘埃》, finding meaning amidst life's grand spectacle.
Cultural BridgeChina vehicle registration plates
A quick guide on car vehicle license plates in China.
Cultural BridgeChinese provincial abbreviations
Single-character Chinese provincial abbreviations indicate where things originate from.
Cultural BridgeShenzhen 2014
First trip ever to the mainland.
Cultural BridgeMinimalistic theme
Moving to a minimal look.