A view of Shanghai’s skyline from its iconic Bund promenade. The leading lights in China’s tech firmament either do or can benefit from a sense of mission aimed not only at lining their own pockets, but also making people’s lives easier and more convenient. Photo: Reuters A view of Shanghai’s skyline from its iconic Bund promenade. The leading lights in China’s tech firmament either do or can benefit from a sense of mission aimed not only at lining their own pockets, but also making people’s lives easier and more convenient. Photo: Reuters
A view of Shanghai’s skyline from its iconic Bund promenade. The leading lights in China’s tech firmament either do or can benefit from a sense of mission aimed not only at lining their own pockets, but also making people’s lives easier and more convenient. Photo: Reuters
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Mr. Shangkong by George Chen

Money may make the world go round but a philanthropic mission makes tech start-ups more likely to stick around

George Chen
George Chen

Updated: 9:45pm, 10 Dec, 2015

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A view of Shanghai’s skyline from its iconic Bund promenade. The leading lights in China’s tech firmament either do or can benefit from a sense of mission aimed not only at lining their own pockets, but also making people’s lives easier and more convenient. Photo: Reuters A view of Shanghai’s skyline from its iconic Bund promenade. The leading lights in China’s tech firmament either do or can benefit from a sense of mission aimed not only at lining their own pockets, but also making people’s lives easier and more convenient. Photo: Reuters
A view of Shanghai’s skyline from its iconic Bund promenade. The leading lights in China’s tech firmament either do or can benefit from a sense of mission aimed not only at lining their own pockets, but also making people’s lives easier and more convenient. Photo: Reuters
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