The rapid growth of the Chinese internet -- and where it's headed

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July 9, 2018 Today's TED Talk The rapid growth of the Chinese internet -- and where it's headed 12:41 minutes · TED2018 The Chinese internet has grown at a staggering pace -- it now has more users than the combined populations of the US, UK, Russia, Germany, France and Canada. Even with its imperfections, the lives of once-forgotten populations have been irrevocably elevated because of it, says South China Morning Post CEO Gary Liu. In a fascinating talk, Liu details how the tech industry in China has developed -- from the innovative, like AI-optimized train travel, to the dystopian, like a social credit rating that both rewards and restricts citizens. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Talks that will make you think twice Everyday sights and experiences that are not as innocuous and innocent as they may seem. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 1:03:09 A NEW MODEL TO INSPIRE CHANGE AT SCALE Three months after the first project leaders of The Audacious Project stood on the TED stage and shared their ambitious plans, things are already starting to happen. Check out the latest news on these ambitious projects. Learn more » ​   Download the TED app

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