What does it take to thrive in the world’s fastest-moving tech ecosystem? Joshua Koebe Johnson, a Barbados-born Tsinghua University student, spilled the tea during a recent LinkedIn grad event in Beijing – and his insights are gold for anyone eyeing China’s innovation wave.
More Than Code: The Human Edge
While interning at a Chinese tech giant, Johnson learned that technical skills are just the entry ticket. \"Your ability to collaborate, adapt to company culture – that’s what makes you irreplaceable,\" he told CGTN’s Enoch Wong. Think less ‘lone genius’ and more ‘team MVP’
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AI: The New Workplace Wingman
From automating HR processes to optimizing project timelines, Johnson observed AI transforming workflows like a real-life Jarvis (minus the British accent). \"China’s long-term R&D planning creates labs where tomorrow’s tech lives today,\" he noted, comparing the pace to ‘a SpaceX launch schedule’
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Why Global Talent Is Flocking East
With the Chinese mainland’s electric vehicle sector charging ahead and AI adoption beating global averages, Johnson sees China maintaining its ‘tech Olympics frontrunner’ status . His advice to peers? \"Learn Mandarin, understand cross-cultural teamwork – this is where the future’s being beta-tested.\"
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