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Tofu Talk

Tofu Talk

Written by: TofuMan
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 Tofu Talk explores China’s technology companies through a global and cultural lens. We examine how Chinese internet giants, AI startups, and digital platforms are shaped by local context—and why they matter worldwide. Clear, thoughtful, and accessible, Tofu Talk helps listeners understand China’s tech ecosystem beyond headlines and stereotypes.TofuMan Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Mixue: The World’s Largest Chain You’ve Never Heard Of

    Mixue: The World’s Largest Chain You’ve Never Heard Of
    Feb 27 2026

    This episode explores how Mixue Ice Cream & Tea became the world’s largest food-service chain by store count, leveraging vertical supply integration, an ultra-low-cost franchise model, and brand power like the “Snow King” mascot—while expanding into coffee and navigating scrutiny over food safety and labor practices.
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    14 mins
  • Unitree: The Low-Cost Robot Revolution

    Unitree: The Low-Cost Robot Revolution
    Feb 25 2026

    This episode explores how Unitree Robotics, founded by Wang Xingxing, scaled from academic roots to a dominant global force in quadruped and humanoid robots—leveraging in-house AI motion control, cost efficiency, and aggressive expansion plans toward a potential $7 billion IPO.
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    17 mins
  • TSMC: The Backbone of the AI Chip Era

    TSMC: The Backbone of the AI Chip Era
    Feb 23 2026

    This episode examines how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company became the backbone of the global tech supply chain, dominating advanced chip production for companies like Apple and Nvidia while expanding into the U.S., Japan, and Germany to balance AI-driven growth with rising geopolitical and manufacturing pressures.
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    28 mins
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