What are China’s technology opportunities for Chinese women? Are Chinese companies becoming more gender diverse, or are coveted STEM careers still largely avoided by Chinese women? We asked Dr. Susan Zhang about the state of Chinese women in tech. Dr. Zhang is a high-energy business executive and serial entrepreneur.  Her journey has taken her to incredible heights in Australia, China, and the UK. She has inspired many young entrepreneurs with her legacy at Google, ByteDance (TikTok), Amazon, and Canva.  She is the book author of ‘Life Outside My Comfort Zone’, a TEDx speaker, and an award-winning role model for Women in Leadership and STEM Education.

1. What’s your career journey, and what are the milestones?
2. What’s it like working in big tech companies?  How did it impact your leadership style?
3.  What’s the difference between Western and Chinese work cultures?
4.  Why do people want to work so late in a Chinese company?
5.  What is stopping women from going into tech roles?
6.  What is the importance of gender diversity in tech?
7.  Tell us about your book, “Life Outside My Comfort Zone”
8.  How should the next generation of women prepare themselves in an AI-tech world?
9.  Any Chinese proverb to live by?

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Susan’s Website: https://www.xiaochenzhang.com/
“Life Outside My Comfort Zone”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1794103422

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