Beyond Translation: How to make your app “China-ready”
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About the Talk
Localizing a web app for Mainland China goes far beyond just translation. Developers face unique challenges with the Great Firewall, blocked APIs, latency, CDNs, and compliance requirements. In this talk, we’ll explore practical strategies to optimize performance, adapt infrastructure, and ensure your web apps actually work inside China.
About the Speaker
Ali Farooqi is a software engineer and HKU graduate based in Hong Kong. He works on cloud infrastructure and IoT, and as a co-founder of a tech consultancy, he helps companies tackle the technical challenges of running web apps in Mainland China.
About the organiser
Rhys Turner is a Creative Technologist and Innovation Technologist, specializing in the intersection of technology, design, and luxury experiences. With a background in emerging technologies, AI, and interactive media, he explores innovative ways to enhance digital storytelling and customer engagement. His work focuses on blending creativity with technical innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital craftsmanship in the fashion and beauty industries.
Schedule
7:00 - Welcome mingle
7:30 - Talk
8:00 - Q&A
8:30 - Forum and mingle
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