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Chinese Platforms: A Critical Introduction provides a comprehensive analysis of China’s dominant digital platforms and their profound influence on contemporary society. The book examines how platforms such as Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and ByteDance have fundamentally transformed commerce, communication, and social organization in China.
Through critical perspectives, the authors explore the economic models, technological innovations, and regulatory frameworks that enable these platforms to operate at massive scale. The work addresses key themes including digital governance, surveillance capitalism, user autonomy, and the geopolitical implications of Chinese platform dominance in Asia and beyond.
This essential introduction is designed for students, academics, and professionals seeking to understand the mechanisms and consequences of China’s digital ecosystem, offering valuable insights into how platforms shape economies, cultures, and power structures in the 21st century.
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