🚀✨I really poured myself into China’s platform regulation and governance in the past few years, and I’m thrilled to announce that my book 📖 “High Wire” is released today !🎈🎉 Dive into its key insights with this 4-minute trailer 🎥💼.
🚨Breaking: The Beijing Internet Court made a landmark ruling yesterday, endorsing copyrights for AI-generated artwork. This decision contrasts with recent US PTO rulings, which didn't uphold copyrights for AI-generated creations.
#AI
#CopyrightLaw
The Chinese decision is here:
I seriously wonder --what's the purpose of this hearing if these Congressmen and Congresswomen had already made up their mind to ban Tik Tok? They were simply not interested in listening to its CEO or whatever the firm offered on the table. via
@WSJ
The United States isn't happy when China uses its chips, and it's just as upset when China bans them. So what should China do? LIfting the ban on Micron and then wait for the Commerce Department to ban it from selling to China later?
My book 'Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism' is now available online! In it, I dive deep into Chinese bureaucratic politics and the power imbalances between businesses and the government. It has implications for
#USChina
relation and Chinese regulation of
#BigTech
#alibaba
My long interview with Wire China--i know my views are controversial and probably please nobody. But I do think a better understanding of the logic of Chinese governance is the very first step we can take to understand China.
📢 Excited to share my 25,000-word essay on Chinese AI regulation! It provides an in-depth look at the current state and future direction of AI governance in China. I'm eager to hear your thoughts and critiques.
📩 Reach me at angelaz
@hku
.hk
I started reading this book last weekend and it was impossible to put it down.
@luluyilun
is an extraordinary writer who told the fascinating story about the rise of Tencent and its broader business empire. This book is a MUST READ for anyone following Chinese tech industry.
The biggest news in Chinese antitrust history: the current Antitrust Bureau will be elevated to vice-ministerial level, and the existing Bureau will be split into three. This means the number of staff could increase from around 35 to 100 or even more. 1#
China's SAMR just made a significant move by proposing to revise the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, adding many new provisions specifically targeting tech firms, while increasing the maximum fine to up to five percent of the firm's revenue!
Happy to announce that my new book “High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy” is now available for preorder on Amazon! It will ship in about two weeks, much earlier than the publication date of April 9.
A bold article criticizing China's regulatory measures to prevent the "overexpansion of capital" in China. The publication and wide circulation of this article also shows the growing discontent within the internal bureaucracy with Beijing's policies.
Here is my 25,000-word essay documenting China's dramatic policy swing in regulating the platform economy I also discuss its implications on social welfare, technology and innovation and global investment. I'd be most grateful for your feedback.
Thrilled to share that my article on Chinese AI regulation has been accepted by the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law. Excited to collaborate with the Columbia editorial team! Full paper is available for download here:
CSRC vice-chair Fang Xinghai's advice to global investors at
#HongKong
financial summit:
"International investors read too much international media reports about events in China. International media don’t understand China very well and often have a short-term view. 1/2
The Didi case also reveals the diminishing bargaining power of foreign investors--the reality is China no longer relies heavily on western capital to finance its booming tech industry.
I know western media will not like this article, but it makes perfect sense to me. As the West is pushing the Russian economy to the brink of collapse, the possibility of a nuclear war no longer seems remote to me. The West needs a pragmatic resolution to end this crisis asap.
The war “not only threatens to destroy Ukraine” warns the political scientist in a guest essay for The Economist. But it also has “the potential to escalate into a nuclear war between Russia and NATO”
My new op-ed on the recent decision from the Beijing internet court recognizing copyright of an AI generated image. This decision reveals the strong determination from the government that it is boosting AI development at all costs.
@ProSyn
I just completed a working paper about China's great reversal in regulating its platform economy and its impact on the administrative agencies, technology and innovation, social welfare and global investing. Your comments are most welcome!
My latest opinion on "Is China’s Economic Miracle Over?" along with a few other scholars I greatly admire. A reader expressed skepticism about my views because I am a HK academic. Well, let's wait and see.
@ProSyn
🎉 Thrilled to announce that Joanne Jingxian Zeng, our stellar research officer
@HKUCCL
, has been accepted into NYU School of Law's prestigious and highly competitive JSD program. Joanne is one of the most promising young scholars I've met. We are immensely proud and excited for
The CAC just proposed new guidelines that aim to relax the strict requirements for cross-border data transfer. Under China's Personal Information Protection Law, there are three major mechanisms for cross-border data transfer: security assessments, standard contracts, and
This letter i wrote for my students went viral unexpectedly. I guess this has less to do with my prose but more to do with the sobering reality Chinese youth are currently facing. Chinese youth are navigating an ultra-competitive job market, with unemployment rates hitting almost
Now official—China’s Antimonopoly Bureau will be promoted to vice ministerial status, an organizational change that will have far reaching implications for future enforcement.
This decision aligns perfectly with my earlier forecast: China is adopting a pro-growth, business-friendly stance in its AI regulation. For a deeper dive into my perspective, check out my latest opinion .
#AIRegulation
#ChinaTech
"
DiDi was just fined USD1.2 billion for violating Chinese data security and personal information law. What is striking about this case is that probe originated with cyber security review last summer, but the penalty focuses more on the violation of personal privacy.
My interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday on "Is China's Tech Crackdown Over?" The short answer is no. Strict regulation will be the new normal for these tech firms.
I am honored and humbled to receive the Outstanding Young Researcher Award from
@HKUniversity
as I know I've achieved little as a scholar. However, because I exercise regularly and adhere to a healthy diet, I am expecting a long and productive life so will have much time to
The Cyberspace Administration of China just released its regulation on generative AI. This version is significantly less stringent than the earlier version released by the CAC, signaling a more lax and tolerant regulatory approach.
China was one of the first countries to regulate the algorithms driving some of the most addictive social-media platforms. Now it is set to enforce new rules governing hyper-realistic “deepfakes.” via
@WSJ
Just wrapped up my book tour across the United States! 📚✨ It's been an incredible journey—reconnecting with friends, mentors, and students, and making new friends in every city. Feeling inspired everyday by all the amazing people I met.
#Highwirebooktour
TODAY is the official launch day of my book 'Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism'. Pleased to see it reach Amazon’s No. 1 new release in Antitrust Law. My heartfelt gratitude to
@anu
@YashengHuang
@NoahRFeldman
@rodrikdani
for endorsing it. More details:
China just promulgated the new Internet Security Review Measures, amended in response to the Didi incident. Now it appears that companies seeking to get listed in Hong Kong don't need to go through cyber security review, contrary to recent draft Internet Security Regulation.
Just got my copy
#DigitalEmpires
by
@anubradford
today! It delves into the tech power dynamics among the US, EU and China. With divergent AI regulations among major jurisdictions, Huawei’s audacious 7nm chip release despite US sanctions, and Apple’s shift to EU’s USB-C charger
Madrid was the final stop of my entire book tour! 🌍Over the past three months, I've traveled to nine countries across four continents, delivering 50+ talks at universities, think tanks, and other institutions. 🎤The enthusiastic feedback from audiences has been incredibly
Had an amazing day discussing 📚
#HighWire
at Berkeley and Stanford! 🎉 I felt really touched that Stanford bought bubble tea 🧋 and egg tarts 🥧 for the audience, a sweet nod to my Hong Kong roots. Also really grateful to
@gwbstr
for wonderful moderation!
#Highwirebooklaunch
🌟Big shoutout to
@NewChinaBooks
for featuring my upcoming book, 🚀available in late March! 📚 Press members interested in a sneak peek, please feel free to DM me. Find more details here: 🌟 📚
#NewBook
#SneakPeek
🎉
HIGH WIRE
An overview of how China governs its enormous tech sector. Scrutinizes shifting relations between big corporates and the government, especially in light of the 2020-2022 regulatory overhaul.
April 2024
@AngelaZhangHK
@OxUniPress
I am quite optimistic about the development of China's generative AI technologies. My bets are on ByteDance, known for its advanced recommendation algorithms, and the innovative start-up founded by Wang Huiwen, the former second-in-command at Meituan.
Here is my extensive interview with
@initiumnews
, in which I argue that China's tech crackdown and other harsh government interventions are more a reflection of institutional dysfunction than the manifestation of a strong government.
TODAY is the official publication day of “High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy.” I am incredibly honored to present my book at
@GeorgetownLaw
, moderated by my dear friend
@MarkZJia
.
#Highwirebooklaunch
In this opinion, I argue that law will act as an enabler rather than an impediment for Chinese AI development. In fact, law might even give a competitive advantage to Chinese firms as their European and US rivals are either facing strong regulatory headwinds or proliferating
China has both the motivation and the means to ensure that its legal and regulatory landscape encourages and facilitates indigenous innovation in generative artificial intelligence, explains
@AngelaZhangHK
.
#AI
This reminds me of the long lag of the reversal of the "one-child policy" , which took over a decade. I wonder how long it will take for it to revert its hugely costly zero-covid strategy. via
@WSJ
Feeling immensely grateful to
@donaldcclarke
and Bob Brauneis for hosting my talk on
#Highwire
at George Washington Law School 📚. We had a packed house, and the enthusiasm from students eager to learn about Chinese AI legislations was truly remarkable!
#Highwirebooklaunch
A harsh and capricious regulatory crackdown is killing the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that made China a tech power in the past decade. In place of the pride & ambition that dominated a few years ago,fear and gloom now rule. My latest
Today’s talk at the University of Hong Kong was very special for me as it represents one of my final contributions to
@CCLHKU
. I am delighted that it was a success. I am immensely grateful for the generous support from my colleagues, friends and students. I am keen to hear your
In this interview, I explained the complicated reasons behind Airbnb's exit from the Chinese market--more to do with the stiff local competition rather than the covid situation or geopolitics. via
@scmpnews
Here is my latest op-ed on China's impending regulation of generative AI. I urge a deep dive into the '3Cs'—Context, Clout, Competition—foundational pillars of Chinese tech governance.
#AIRegulation
#GenerativeAI
#ChinaAI
" via
@NikkeiAsia
For a really long time, Chinese antitrust authorities have suffered from severe capacity constraints. This new regulatory restructuring will be a significant boost to Chinese antitrust enforcement.
#3
.
Counterintuitively, the real consequence (purpose of) Beijing’s probe into Micron has been to encourage the firm to produce more chips in China. via
@WSJ
"🚀 Excited to unveil my new paper with
@AlexSYang
from
@LondonBSchool
on generative AI & copyright law—the first analytical examination of📜 copyright regulation in the generative AI era. Our findings? A call for dynamic, tailored policy-making. 🧩 The EU AI Act's
Thrilled to have had a lively discussion at
@CSISCBE
on Chinese tech regulation, export restrictions and Sino-US tech rivalry with
@pstasiatech
,
@chorzempamartin
, moderated by
@kennedycsis
today. Check out the recording here:
I am proud to present my second op-ed with
@AlexSYang
on supply chain risk, this one particularly on the domino effect of the Evergrande crisis on the Chinese economy: via
@bopinion
OUP author
@AngelaZhangHK
provides an introduction to her upcoming book, 'Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism: How The Rise of China Challenges Global Regulation'
There will be three bureaus underneath this newly elevated Antitrust Bureau, one in charge of merger, one in charge of conduct investigation, and one in charge of competition policy.
#2
This
@economist
piece provides an incredibly in-depth analysis of what has happened in the past nine months with Chinese tech crackdown. Who is the author behind this piece?
SAMR just issued two draft guidelines classifying online platforms and imposed higher regulatory burdens on those "super platforms" (i.e. active users >500 million, market cap >USD 150 billion, >two core services plus strong power against users),
Given the power imbalance between business and the state in China, Chinese tech giants have no choice but to resort to informal institutions to lobby for support. Unsurprisingly academics play an important role here.
@QianerLiu
Despite its good intentions, the Chinese government cannot credibly commit to regulating the property sector. The policy resistance is simply too much for it to bear.
Exclusive: China is planning to relax the “three red lines” property rules, including easing borrowing caps for firms, which accelerated one of the country's biggest real estate meltdowns
@jackiecaicai
Just concluded a thrilling three-day book tour in the UK, speaking about my new book 'High Wire' at LSE,UCL,KCL, LBS and Oxford. Truly impressed by the intellectual vibrancy and cross-disciplinary research at
@ox_chinacentre
and
@oiioxford
thanks
@banolas
@MatthewErie
What is the bureaucratic politics behind the rise of Chinese antitrust regulation? What are the new difficulties Chinese firms face in complying with antitrust law overseas? Read my new book ‘Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism’, available for pre-order now:
Thank you
@Dong_Zhang
for hosting my talk at HKUST today! I truly appreciate this wonderful opportunity to speak to social scientists about
#Highwire
. I also enjoyed my talk at CityU Law School very much. Many of the participants are fans of
@CCLHKU
, which made me feel really
Unemployment provides the necessary feedback to the policymakers--the sooner they realize the agency overreach, the less damage it will make for the Chinese economy.
Chinese companies are laying off tens of thousands of workers as Beijing’s clampdowns weigh on the technology, education and property sectors, which in general offered higher salaries and helped drive economic growth.
@Kubota_Yoko
@raffaelehuang
@yifanxie
Excited for my upcoming book tour in London and Oxford next week! 📚 I’ll be making stops at LSE, King’s College London, UCL, London Business School, and Oxford. Can’t wait to see everyone there! 🎉
#Highwirebooktour
As Europe tightens its scrutiny over Big Tech, it is likely to create spillover effects on China. China’s antitrust and data law are both modeled after that of EU and the DMA will soon serve as another template for China.
Not surprising : surveys have shown how to slice the cake matters more to the satisfaction of the Chinese population than how to grow the cake at this stage.
Important shift: China is ramping up wealth redistribution. It will target high income groups and people with “unreasonable income”. Strap in for the ride.
🎉 My book tour kicks off next week with talks across Singapore and Hong Kong: NUS, SMU, CUHK, CityU, HKUST, and not forgetting my home school, HKU! Can't wait to connect, share insights, and dive deep into discussions.
#highwire
The
@bloombergtv
team worked tirelessly on this fantastic documentary for months. A very balanced and insightful account of what is happening to
#China
#BigTech
. I feel really proud to be part of it. Watch the full documentary here:
@ryan_chua
@EngleTV
The inertia of the SAMR has given the MIIT, a telecom regulator the opportunity to intervene and tear down the wall gardens built by Chinese tech giants.
Breaking: China orders Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, Baidu to tear down the “walled gardens” they’ve built for years that block rivals’ links to fend off competition. The Chinese internet space will be finally connected again.
The Anti-Monopoly Commission just promulgated the antitrust guidelines on online platforms. The most striking change is the removal of the controversial provision about potentially skipping the step to define the market in difficult cases.
@lizalinwsj
@YuanfenYang
@KeithBradsher
Read this newly published article by
@CCLHKU
Director
@AngelaZhangHK
, Yiangos Papanastasiou, and
@AlexSYang
exploring the relative merits of different dispute resolution mechanisms in two-sided platforms regarding malicious reviews and blackmail.