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David Li
David Li is the co-founder of XinCheJian, the first hackerspace in China. He is also a co-founder of Hacked Matter, a research hub focused on technological production in China.
Silvia Lindtner
Shanzhai: China’s Collaborative Electronics-Design Ecosystem
In Shenzhen, there are hundreds of smart watches, not just design prototypes. Here's why.
Silvia Lindtner
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Anna Greenspan
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David Li
May 18, 2014