Rebirth in 1984: Beginning with Han Card Development

What happens to the future when humanity loses its imagination?

That slogan created a sensation during the summer of 1984.

Back then, computers couldn't support Chinese input and co...

Chapter 353 Uber Press Conference

Plagiarism of Chinese ideas?

No, this isn't plagiarism, it's borrowing.

Can a business model be considered plagiarism?

If Wujiang Group can make shared bikes, why can't American companies do the same?

Kerry Warren and his startup partners are incredibly excited, as their bike-sharing app will soon be launched, giving them a first-mover advantage.

It's said that Silicon Valley in the US has been copying products from China.

If there are any good ideas or products in China, Silicon Valley in the US will copy them.

Therefore, Kerry Warren didn't feel there was anything wrong with copying Qingju Bike's idea; everyone does it, and it's become a habit.

The United States is a country that engages in plagiarism, especially in the internet sector.

"Kerry Warren, our Lime app is very similar to Qingju Bike. I wonder if it can pass the review of Wujiang Group?" his companion said with some concern. After all, Wujiang Group is currently the dominant player in the smartphone market, and any app that wants to enter the smartphone platform must pass the review of Wujiang Group.

Kerry Warren said confidently, "No problem. Wujiang Group has never blocked anyone's software in this regard, and the US Department of Justice wouldn't allow it. Wujiang Group is smart enough not to give the US Department of Justice an excuse. Besides..."

Kerry Warren paused, then laughed, "Wujiang Group is extremely arrogant and conceited, and is not afraid of its competitors at all!"

Upon hearing this, the business partners breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, if Wujiang Group really wanted to enter the US bike-sharing market, it would never have given Lime the first chance.

Zhao Ye was not optimistic about the US bike-sharing market. The US is a vast country with a small urban population. There are fewer than nine major cities with a population of over one million. Apart from New York, which has a population of nearly ten million, Los Angeles, the second most populous city, only has a population of over three million.

Cities are large with small populations, and people generally need to use cars to get around. Without a car, it's practically impossible to get anywhere in the United States.

Riding a bicycle?

Just kidding, I'm exhausted.

Do you really think Americans enjoy cycling for exercise?

Therefore, bike sharing has only been able to develop in a few cities in the United States. However, bike sharing is all about scale. If the scale is small, it is difficult to make a profit. So, it is basically very difficult to make a profit by doing bike sharing in the United States.

There's no need for Wujiang Group to be so foolish as to develop bike-sharing in the US and spend money to create welfare for Americans.

Of course, with bike-sharing so popular right now, Lime will definitely be highly sought after by investment institutions, and a high valuation is inevitable.

For entrepreneurs like Carey Warren, this could be a chance to make a fortune.

Only when the tide goes out do we discover who's been swimming naked...

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Just as Kerry Warren was preparing to launch the Lime bike-sharing app, Zhao Ye was also preparing to launch the Uber ride-hailing app.

Wujiang Building.

Uber's head, Feng Junhao, arrived at Zhao Ye's office with a delighted expression.

"Chairman Zhao, the Uber ride-hailing app is ready and will be launched simultaneously in more than 100 countries around the world!"

"To date, we have recruited 500,000 full-time Uber drivers, and all the cars are Zhonghua sedans provided by Tiangong Technology!"

"Of course, as a product of the sharing economy model, Uber's goal is to enable more car owners to become Uber drivers, allowing them to use their own cars to pick up passengers and earn money on Uber during their spare time..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ye smiled and nodded: "Very good. With Uber's launch, we can further improve our travel services! Mr. Feng, please prepare for the press conference at the end of this month. The Uber app will be launched globally on September 1st!"

"Okay, Chairman Zhao, I'll get ready right away!"

"Um."

Zhao Ye smiled as he watched Feng Junhao leave.

The conditions for the initial development of the Uber ride-hailing app in this lifetime are ridiculously favorable.

Putting everything else aside, the sheer number of 500,000 full-time Uber drivers is quite alarming.

Uber has provided consumers with excellent travel services from the very beginning, giving people a good impression – high-end, classy and sophisticated!

The Chinese brand of automobiles is gradually gaining recognition from foreigners.

It's important to know that, to date, no Chinese car brand has been able to expand overseas and achieve global sales.

With this collaboration with Uber, China Motors is sure to gain international recognition.

Zhao Ye walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing into the distance with hopeful anticipation, and murmured, "It's time for the Chinese automotive industry to begin its rise..."

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A few days later, news spread like wildfire that Wujiang Group was going to hold another major press conference, causing a great sensation.

On the evening of August 31, hundreds of well-known media outlets from around the world sent reporters to attend the press conference.

In addition, many internet industry elites and investment gurus also attended the press conference.

Backstage at the press conference, Feng Junhao adjusted his attire, looking both excited and nervous.

Today's press conference attracted a great deal of attention, with millions of viewers watching the live stream alone.

Ten years of studying in obscurity, then one success brings fame throughout the land.

He was previously an American struggling in Silicon Valley. Despite graduating from an Ivy League university and possessing exceptional abilities, his ceiling in the white world was very low. After more than a decade of hard work, he could only ever be a project manager.

It wasn't until he joined Wujiang Group that he quickly received a tremendous opportunity.

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