Sean Upton-McLaughlin
@seanumchina.bsky.social
Chinese Brands Going Global l Marketing & PR Leadership | #Shenzhen & #Guangzhou | @Huawei Alumni | 抖音/小红书: 睿讯国际
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Just got back from giving a speech on branding for Chinese organizations going overseas (in Chinese), hosted by one of the local governments here in Shenzhen.
If you're interested, here are some more thoughts on my LinkedIn:
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If you're interested, here are some more thoughts on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you're interested in learning more about working in China and working with Chinese clients, I'll be livestreaming on YouTube in about 30 minutes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=auY0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=auY0...
The Truth About Serving Chinese Clients: What Western Partners Get Wrong
YouTube video by SageSight China
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July 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
If you're interested in learning more about working in China and working with Chinese clients, I'll be livestreaming on YouTube in about 30 minutes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=auY0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=auY0...
1/3 of US AI researchers come from Chinese universities.
1/3 of US AI researchers come from US universities.
1/3 of US AI researchers come from other countries.
The USA can't innovate and compete without overseas talent.
View the AI talent tracker here:
archivemacropolo.org/interactive/...
1/3 of US AI researchers come from US universities.
1/3 of US AI researchers come from other countries.
The USA can't innovate and compete without overseas talent.
View the AI talent tracker here:
archivemacropolo.org/interactive/...
June 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
1/3 of US AI researchers come from Chinese universities.
1/3 of US AI researchers come from US universities.
1/3 of US AI researchers come from other countries.
The USA can't innovate and compete without overseas talent.
View the AI talent tracker here:
archivemacropolo.org/interactive/...
1/3 of US AI researchers come from US universities.
1/3 of US AI researchers come from other countries.
The USA can't innovate and compete without overseas talent.
View the AI talent tracker here:
archivemacropolo.org/interactive/...
Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Shenzhen, China. Businesses are also happy to be entrepreneurial about others' entrepreneurship.
Read more on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/posts/china-...
Read more on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/posts/china-...
April 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Shenzhen, China. Businesses are also happy to be entrepreneurial about others' entrepreneurship.
Read more on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/posts/china-...
Read more on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/posts/china-...
Life in China is really convenient thanks to high-tech apps and digital payment options.
March 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Life in China is really convenient thanks to high-tech apps and digital payment options.
We hosted a fun event in Shenzhen last week for Flexpats (flexible expats)
March 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We hosted a fun event in Shenzhen last week for Flexpats (flexible expats)
Last December, I had the opportunity to chat with Max Chernov in Shenzhen, China, and explain what life in China is really like. Here's a short snippet.
Check out the full videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MaxChernov See less
Check out the full videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MaxChernov See less
March 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Last December, I had the opportunity to chat with Max Chernov in Shenzhen, China, and explain what life in China is really like. Here's a short snippet.
Check out the full videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MaxChernov See less
Check out the full videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MaxChernov See less
If there is anything that might make the West snap out of it and realize how fast China is advancing, perhaps Chinese public restrooms will do it.
And for the record, the bottom picture was taken in Shenzhen, and it's not a fluke.
And for the record, the bottom picture was taken in Shenzhen, and it's not a fluke.
February 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
If there is anything that might make the West snap out of it and realize how fast China is advancing, perhaps Chinese public restrooms will do it.
And for the record, the bottom picture was taken in Shenzhen, and it's not a fluke.
And for the record, the bottom picture was taken in Shenzhen, and it's not a fluke.
Had to stop by Nantou Ancient City (南头古城) in Shenzhen for a pint, a business meeting, and some hotpot.
What did you do today?
What did you do today?
February 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Had to stop by Nantou Ancient City (南头古城) in Shenzhen for a pint, a business meeting, and some hotpot.
What did you do today?
What did you do today?
I love how in some specific cases, an APP made in China and largely made for Chinese netizens, has more accurate information for Americans using US government services.
February 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I love how in some specific cases, an APP made in China and largely made for Chinese netizens, has more accurate information for Americans using US government services.
The Year of the Snake is here, and I hope everyone has enjoyed a happy Chinese New Year with friends and family.
February 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Year of the Snake is here, and I hope everyone has enjoyed a happy Chinese New Year with friends and family.
Here's wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year and Year of the Snake! Best Wishes in 2025!
祝愿蛇年您和您的家人身体健康💪、家庭幸福👪、事业腾飞🧑💼、财源广进！💰
祝愿蛇年您和您的家人身体健康💪、家庭幸福👪、事业腾飞🧑💼、财源广进！💰
January 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here's wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year and Year of the Snake! Best Wishes in 2025!
祝愿蛇年您和您的家人身体健康💪、家庭幸福👪、事业腾飞🧑💼、财源广进！💰
祝愿蛇年您和您的家人身体健康💪、家庭幸福👪、事业腾飞🧑💼、财源广进！💰
Red Book Livestream Snippet:
Why are Chinese companies banned in overseas markets? Western countries often cite alleged "national security concerns", but it's more complicated.
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Why are Chinese companies banned in overseas markets? Western countries often cite alleged "national security concerns", but it's more complicated.
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January 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Red Book Livestream Snippet:
Why are Chinese companies banned in overseas markets? Western countries often cite alleged "national security concerns", but it's more complicated.
1/5
Why are Chinese companies banned in overseas markets? Western countries often cite alleged "national security concerns", but it's more complicated.
1/5
The message we should all take away from this is that you can't "Make America Great Again" without China.
Even as economic and technological competitors, our economies still rely on (and support) each other in so many ways.
Even as economic and technological competitors, our economies still rely on (and support) each other in so many ways.
January 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The message we should all take away from this is that you can't "Make America Great Again" without China.
Even as economic and technological competitors, our economies still rely on (and support) each other in so many ways.
Even as economic and technological competitors, our economies still rely on (and support) each other in so many ways.
Chinese New Year is almost here. PinDuoDuo is a great resource to get the best deals on cheaper products.
January 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Chinese New Year is almost here. PinDuoDuo is a great resource to get the best deals on cheaper products.
Are you ready for Chinese New Year 2025? Make sure you get some Red Envelopes for family and friends.
January 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Are you ready for Chinese New Year 2025? Make sure you get some Red Envelopes for family and friends.
China and Shenzhen in particular are full of fun innovations. A coffee festival came to Shenzhen's Lianhua Park recently, and I suspect this was part of it.
I wonder how long until they can meet the speed of Luckin (500+ cups a day)
Would you prefer a human barista or a robot?
I wonder how long until they can meet the speed of Luckin (500+ cups a day)
Would you prefer a human barista or a robot?
November 22, 2024 at 3:08 PM
China and Shenzhen in particular are full of fun innovations. A coffee festival came to Shenzhen's Lianhua Park recently, and I suspect this was part of it.
I wonder how long until they can meet the speed of Luckin (500+ cups a day)
Would you prefer a human barista or a robot?
I wonder how long until they can meet the speed of Luckin (500+ cups a day)
Would you prefer a human barista or a robot?
Here's the Huawei Stelato. Dang, but it's a shame the USA has 100% tariffs against Chinese EVs... 😓
November 22, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Here's the Huawei Stelato. Dang, but it's a shame the USA has 100% tariffs against Chinese EVs... 😓
Just got back from giving a speech on branding for Chinese organizations going overseas (in Chinese), hosted by one of the local governments here in Shenzhen.
If you're interested, here are some more thoughts on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you're interested, here are some more thoughts on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
November 22, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Just got back from giving a speech on branding for Chinese organizations going overseas (in Chinese), hosted by one of the local governments here in Shenzhen.
If you're interested, here are some more thoughts on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
If you're interested, here are some more thoughts on my LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Recap of the #CHTF #ChinaHiTechFair in #Shenzhen, showcasing lots of innovation from Shenzhen and companies around China.
November 18, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Recap of the #CHTF #ChinaHiTechFair in #Shenzhen, showcasing lots of innovation from Shenzhen and companies around China.
Lots of cool innovations at the #ChinaHiTechFair in #Shenzhen, #China.
Here you can see:
1) A land-based drone with rocket mounts (sold to militaries in developing countries)
2) A UFO-themed personal transport drone
3) A robot baristta
4) A robot window cleaner
Which is your favorite?
Here you can see:
1) A land-based drone with rocket mounts (sold to militaries in developing countries)
2) A UFO-themed personal transport drone
3) A robot baristta
4) A robot window cleaner
Which is your favorite?
November 16, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Lots of cool innovations at the #ChinaHiTechFair in #Shenzhen, #China.
Here you can see:
1) A land-based drone with rocket mounts (sold to militaries in developing countries)
2) A UFO-themed personal transport drone
3) A robot baristta
4) A robot window cleaner
Which is your favorite?
Here you can see:
1) A land-based drone with rocket mounts (sold to militaries in developing countries)
2) A UFO-themed personal transport drone
3) A robot baristta
4) A robot window cleaner
Which is your favorite?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) street fair in Shenzhen, China.
November 15, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) street fair in Shenzhen, China.
I'm new on the platform. If you're interested in learning more about business and life in China, I'm also on X, IG, YT, and TT under SeanUM_China.
If you need help doing business between China and the West, I'm on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/china-goi.... Cheers!
If you need help doing business between China and the West, I'm on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/china-goi.... Cheers!
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November 15, 2024 at 1:09 PM
I'm new on the platform. If you're interested in learning more about business and life in China, I'm also on X, IG, YT, and TT under SeanUM_China.
If you need help doing business between China and the West, I'm on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/china-goi.... Cheers!
If you need help doing business between China and the West, I'm on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/china-goi.... Cheers!