“I’ve not written a podcast review in a long time, not since Mandarin language 普通语言播客 podcasts came out in 2005/2007. I’ve been listening to Sinica, since its inception in 2010, and I heard TechBuzz Daily, third episode (May 1, 2018), where ZTE was discussed. I’ve been involved with the Silicon Valley semiconductor industry having worked for a few big name Semiconductor related companies. So, when I heard Rui mention that from a news source, that China maybe 30 years behind, I had to quickly rewind the podcast a few times to hear, what was said. Because, I knew that statement was incorrect, as did Rui.
Later that week, I attended the Asian Film Festival at the Kabuki in San Francisco for People’s Republic of Desire by Hao Wu. I met both Ling and Rui during a brief get together, and found out, we knew two mutual friends. While I’m sitting at the theater, I realized that Ying YIng Lu and Rui (Ray) Ma were the voices of TechBuzz Daily. What a coincidence! After the movie, I spoke briefly with both Rui and Ying about the semiconductor industry and why I believed China was only several years behind. Later, I texted them about what China can to do catch up within a decade.
So, when I listen to TechBuzz Daily, I know the two lovely faces behind the voices. I’ve been going to Beijing on a regular basis from 2006 to 2018, only missing 3 years. In Beijing, I’ll use the apps 微信,支付宝,美团,阿里巴巴,京东 WeChat, Meituan, shop on Alibaba, & Jingdong, the various topics that they’ve talk about, or see the NIO EV cars in the showroom, ride the 摩拜 Mobike’s. However, I don’t always know about the Angel investor aspect, or the in’s and out’s of the technical underbelly. I found the information they provide, allows me to fill in the gaps of what I know and don’t know.
So to make a long story short, I highly recommend TechBuzz Daily, and wish Ying Ying Lu and Rui May much success with TechBuzz Daily podcast and their interesting career path. The various topics that they research and talk about, are current and up-to-date. They’re on a great roll. BTW, I’m hiding out in Sunny (APEX BLUE) Beijing, as I write this review. 中国加油!”
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United States of America ·
11/03/18