Tim Cook debuted plans to open a R&D center in China for Apple within the next year, a move that seemingly endorses China's climb up the innovation ladder. His visit, the second in China within four months, comes as U.S. tech brands, including Apple, continue to face challenges in entering the large Chinese market.

It's back to business as usual for Nasdaq-listed, China social app Momo as a go-private deal that included Matrix Partners China and Sequoia Capital China has been withdrawn.

Musical.ly is one Chinese startup that is mastering a China-to-U.S. pathway with its app that combines social media and music. Musical.ly gets around China's walled-off Internet and goes directly to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. 

 

 

Founders Space ranks as a leading accelerator for startups coming to Silicon Valley from overseas. Now, it's moving into Shanghai, the accelerator's first overseas location. Steve Hoffman, Founder and CEO, or "Captain Hoff" says of China: 
"There are so many opportunities right now in China, I feel like I'm in an all-you-can-eat buffet where I am just tempted to grab way too many dishes!" 
This Q&A interview highlights his views on Chinese startups and his plans for China.