Tech Titans of China – Rebecca A. Fannin

Tech Titans of China (Rebecca A. Fannin): This book provides an exhaustive exploration of how China transformed from a "copycat" nation into a global epicenter of innovation that rivals Silicon Valley. Fannin meticulously profiles the established "BAT" giants—Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent—alongside the disruptive "TMD" group comprising Toutiao (ByteDance), Meituan, and Didi. She analyzes the unique "996" work culture (9 am to 9 pm, six days a week) and the heavy government support that made this rapid expansion. The 2026 perspective emphasizes China's leadership in critical "future-tech" sectors like artificial intelligence, electric vehicles (EVs), surveillance technology, and green innovation, warning Western businesses that the competitive landscape has permanently shifted from West-to-East.