China's tech ecosystem differs from the West in several key ways:
1) Government plays a larger role through censorship (Great Firewall) and support of national champions like BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) rather than FANG in the US.
2) Speed of adoption is much faster due to China's massive population and focus on mobile-first technologies like WeChat and QR codes.
3) AI and facial recognition are more widely adopted in China for services like payment and surveillance.
4) Chinese culture emphasizes hierarchy and collectivism over individualism, influencing the social aspects of technology use.