In China, a sheltered internet has given rise to a new breed of app, and American companies are taking notice. What was once known as the land of cheap rip-offs may now offer a glimpse at the future.

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With companies like Alibaba, WeChat, and Tencent US companies have taken notice to a new generation of Chinese technology companies.

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