Google and China: The Story Moves Forward
January 7, 2018
Years ago I recall that Google allegedly wanted China to change its ways. One consequence of that “suggestion” was that Google found itself dropping down the Chinese politicos’ list of favorite online companies.
According to “Google Continues China Push with Investment in YouTube Gaming Like eSports Startup,” Google is investing in Chinese companies; for example:
Chushou is a live streaming mobile game platform that is now valued at $120 million following the latest investment round which Google was a part of.
After the 2010 dust up with the Middle Kingdom, Google invested in Mobvoi, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, and set up an artificial intelligence research lab.
Will the ruling entities in China welcome Google’s attempts to return to the good graces of the largest country on earth?
From my vantage point in Harrod’s Creek, Kentucky, my thought formulation is that China has not softened on Google or any American company. In my experience, Chinese authorities are not into the American approach to disruptive innovation.
Worth monitoring how this story unfolds.
Stephen E Arnold, January 7, 2018
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