<\/strong><\/p>\nFor a startup to successful crack the Chinese market, Shirben says it\u2019s crucial for them to get feet on the ground and properly understand the local context.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe key thing is that you need to do your homework,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
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\u201cYou can\u2019t come up with your Western pitch and pitch to Chinese investors and judges. For a good chunk of startups going to China and handling this market properly could unlock a lot of very unique opportunities for them.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThese are opportunities they wouldn\u2019t find locally or even in the US, UK and other Western markets.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s definitely one of the markets you should have a close look at.\u201d<\/p>\n
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