Digital Transformation Of Property In Greater China, The: Finance, 5g, Ai, And Blockchain (Singapore University Of Social Sciences – World Scientific Future Economy Series)

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Long-planned advances in China — in 5G, blockchain, central bank coins, and SME superapps — have coalesced into a new world of digitized, tokenized, and tradable assets. New digital mega-projects like the Blockchain Service Network, smart cities, and new foreign exchange digital rails are animating physical assets: offices, warehouses, homes, and farms. Powered by a network of sensors, AI, and distributed trust, property has digitized wings. The resulting inflow of data from every part of the ‘built’ world will create new industries, uproot traditional finance, and transform cities. The global trade war is not just a re-ordering of technology: it’s a re-ordering of cities. Nations which export this digital technology first will alter the digital fabric of the developing world. A digital Non-Aligned Movement is afoot! One way for the US to catch up is public-private partnerships between Silicon Valley and DC — or just ‘copy’ China. This book explores the many people and companies, large and small, which are blazing new trails in China’s ‘Internet of Everything’ to transform the way we live, buy, and move.
Review
“At face value, if you’re not familiar with or operating in the industry, a discussion on China’s property market and its digital transformation would seem either too niche or too complicated. Yet the masterful narration and poignant insights penned by Paul, Dean, and Roman make this a compelling and important read for all. They map out the digitalization of property against the backdrop of China’s increasingly dominant technological innovation.” — Tan Yinglan, Founding Managing Partner, Insignia Ventures Partners, Singapore “This book captures the fascinating stories of ‘smart city initiatives’ in China, where urbanization has been a major driver of national development. As tech is a key pillar of urban infrastructure for any smart city, Chinese tech companies from Alibaba and Tencent to some start-ups are playing unparalleled and unprecedented roles. Paul and his colleagues tell you all you need and should know about these developments.” — Ben Shenglin, Professor & Dean, International Business School & Academy of Internet Finance, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou “The business landscape in the past three decades has been driven by data and digitization in the virtual world. The next three decades will see an explosion of data and digitization in the physical world, where online and offline will blend together. In order to truly understand this dynamic, one needs to use a lens both from top-down and bottom-up perspectives. Paul’s deep understanding of global economies, geo-politics, financial systems and the role of real estate combine to illuminate the drivers behind this exciting evolution.” — Joshua Varghese, Founding Partner, Axia Real Assets, Toronto “The melding of AI and IOT is an equally accessible opportunity for all countries in the world. As long as we are all willing to innovate and invest in them, everyone can all get very promising returns. This book introduces many successful cases. It is an inspiring read for those who are interested in cutting edge innovations in proptech.” — He Wanyu, CEO, XKool, Shenzhen “This comprehensive volume provides a panoramic analysis of China’s ongoing digital transformations. This book is a must-read for entrepreneurs and scholars of China alike.” — Yushih Liao, Executive Vice President of R&D, Christie’s International, Taipei
“As revealed in Innovation’s Crouching Tiger, the ‘five-year plan’ is an effective observation tool for tracking the development of China’s innovation ecosystem. The authors of this book proficiently use this tool to analyze contemporary issues, exemplary cases, and interesting stories in connection with digital transformation of property in Greater China, providing a clear, organized panoramic perspective for readers who wish to gain insights on such rapid-changing frontier.” — Jili Chung, MIT Sloan Fellow,