Freeman Ding

Co-founder of Tech China Trek @techchinatrek. China Tech Operator & Investor. Former Baidu & Meituan. Berkeley & Shanghai Jiao Tong Alumnus.

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"Seeing https://t.co/Y7XkE76W2K in China was an eye-opener. I finally understand the complex logistics behind e-commerce—it’s so much more than just clicking 'buy' on Amazon." Our July guest remarked after seeing it.

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This warehouse can handle up to 500,000 packages a day. 📦

On our July Tech China Trek, teens stepped inside a JD fulfillment hub to see how robots, software and people work together at massive scale.

One robot is cool. An entire system is much more interesting.
#TechChinaTrek

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Our July trekkers say that reading about something in the news is completely different from actually seeing it for yourself, being able to reach out and touch it, feeling it firsthand, and having a real, interactive conversation with it.

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POV: Your China tech immersion has humanoid robots 🤖

On our July trek, teens met humanoid robots up close, saw how they’re trained for real-world tasks, and even programmed robots themselves.

Less sci-fi. More “how does this actually work?”

#TechChinaTrek #ChinaTech

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It was a pleasure to meet Consul General of India in Shanghai, Mr. Pratik Mathur, once again today, and to have the privilege of attending the event commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.

[India In Shanghai @IndiaInShanghai]

1/2 Commemorating the 157th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence in Shanghai 🙏🏼

Consul General Shri Pratik Mathur, joined by Consul Generals of BRICS countries, Indian community leaders from the region and Chinese friends including family members of original group of Satyagrahis from China Mr. Shanti Tseng, paid floral tributes and homage to Gandhiji.

✅Remembering Bapu, Consul General and the distinguished speakers from all parts of the world and all walks of life; reflected on Gandhiji’s life, teachings and their relevance in today’s world. Women and children made their tribute through beautifully painted murals and moving dance and music performances.

✅ The gathering also paid homage to former PM Bharat Ratna Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri who gave us the clarion call “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” on his 122nd birth anniversary.

✅ Read the full details here 👉🏼 https://t.co/uzcJDJbyrv

@MEAIndia @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @diaspora_india @mygovindia @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @prasarbharati @PIBCulture
@EOIBeijing
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I was so glad to attend the event commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's birth at the Consulate General of India in Shanghai. I learned a great deal about the history of exchanges between India and China, and it was a truly memorable experience.

[India In Shanghai @IndiaInShanghai]

2/2 上海举办活动纪念圣雄甘地诞辰 157 周年暨国际非暴力日🙏🏼

总领事普拉提克・马图尔，同金砖国家各国总领事、华东地区印度侨社领袖以及中国友人，其中包括中国首批坚持非暴力运动参与者后裔曾圣提先生一道，向圣雄甘地雕像献花致敬。

✅缅怀巴普（甘地尊称）。总领事以及来自世界各地、各行各业的各位嘉宾发言，回顾圣雄甘地的一生与思想理念，探讨其在当今世界的现实意义。妇女与儿童们献上精美彩绘图画、动人的歌舞表演，以此表达敬意。

✅活动现场同时缅怀荣获印度国宝勋章的前总理拉尔・巴哈杜尔・夏斯特里阁下。今年适逢其诞辰 122 周年，正是他向世人发出了响亮号召：“胜利属于士兵，胜利属于农民”

✅点击此处查看完整详情 👉🏻 https://t.co/uzcJDJbyrv

@MEAIndia @PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @diaspora_india @mygovindia @IndianDiplomacy @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @prasarbharati @PIBCulture
@EOIBeijing
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[Freeman Ding @FreemanDing]

This teenager’s trek video absolutely blew us away. It’s insightful, hilarious, and brilliantly crafted.

Seeing the next generation reflect on their journey with such perspective is truly inspiring.

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We didn’t ask him to make this.

After Tech China Trek, one of our teenage participants went home and created his own video about the technology he saw in Beijing.

Robots, autonomous vehicles, AI and more, explained entirely through his own eyes.

This is his take. ↓

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Our guests from India have been so passionate about our Trek, and everyone who joined has been really pleased with the experience. Let's take a look at how this father from Mumbai described his time.

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This family from Mumbai had been reading about China’s technology for years.

This summer, they came to see it firsthand.

What stood out?

Robotics, automation and autonomous vehicles already becoming part of everyday life.

Seeing it yourself gives you context. 👇

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Our trek is more than a trip — it’s a family learning experience. Shared journey. Individual growth.

Traveling together, yet discovering uniquely. A curated deep dive into the world’s most dynamic tech ecosystem.

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Same Tech China Trek. Very different favorites.

Daughter: the facial expressions on humanoid robots 🤖

Dad: Beijing’s autonomous vehicles, especially how extensively they’ve already been deployed 🚕

Other takeaway?

The people you travel with matter as much as what you see. 👇

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This kind of curiosity is exactly what we hope to spark in these kids.

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Seeing China’s tech up close made one of our teenage participants ask a bigger question:

What will the world look like when we grow up?

It was awesome to see how our world is probably gonna look in like 30-40 years, when we’re gonna be adults.

Reflection from Tech China Trek.

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This teenage girl from California gave a well-articulated talk.

The kind of education I believe in doesn't start by telling young people what they should do.

It starts by giving them the chance to see for themselves, ask their own questions, and form their own views.

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What does China look like through a teenager’s eyes?

For one student from California, the answer was: very different when seen through a tech lens.

“It was really cool to see this place from a tech perspective.”
She also came away thinking differently about her future career 👇

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Come to China and see the world differently.

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“Kids need different role models and mentors.”
A father from NYC joined Tech China Trek with his children and came away struck by the energy and optimism he saw across China’s tech ecosystem.
His takeaway: travel helps kids see how differently things can be done around the world.

[Freeman Ding @FreemanDing]

Many of our parent customers share that same feeling. They usually think they're just coming along to chaperone their kids, but they end up really enjoying our Tech China Trek themselves!

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She joined Tech China Trek for her son.

Then she realized she was learning just as much herself.

“I thought my son would like it, but it turned out that I also really liked it.”

A parent from Singapore on her experience with us 👇

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16 years ago, I led 60 Berkeley classmates on a China Trek.
This July, I did it again — but this time, for the next generation.
Here's why I built @TechChinaTrek, and why I believe young people should experience China tech firsthand.
#ChinaTech #TechChinaTrek

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Last month's two cohorts wrapped up successfully. We hosted 26 children and 23 adults from 6 regions, and the overall ratings and feedback were fantastic.

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🚀 Tech China Trek is back! Explore China’s tech scene with us. 49 guests, 9/10 rating! 🌟

New dates for Nov/Dec 2026. Early-bird: $1,999. Join the innovation journey! 🇨🇳✨ #TechChinaTrek #Innovation #StudyTour

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Super glad to discuss our work to the Consul General of India in Shanghai. Afterwards, I am even more convinced that what we are doing is an area the Indian gov is very keen to focus on, which can be summarized as the three Ts. Everything we do relates to all three of them.

[India In Shanghai @IndiaInShanghai]

The 3-Ts driving change!

Consul General was happy to welcome to the Consulate today friends and partners for engaging discussions on Technology, Tourism and Trade.

In separate engagements with Mr. Freeman Ding, Co-founder, Tech China Trek and Ms. Rui Ma, COO, Alpha Watch-AI, hospitality major #Benares and #IndiaMasala restaurants in Hangzhou owners Shri Nishit and Ms. Mona Bapna and Team from PaceDigitek led by CMD Shri Venugopal Rao Maddisetty and Shri Jaimin Sibal, Consul General discussed the growing importance of partnerships and potential for positive collaboration.

三大引擎助推发展变革！

总领事今日于领馆热情接待各界友人及合作伙伴，围绕科技、旅游、贸易三大领域开展深入交流。

总领事分别与以下来宾举行会晤：中国科技探索项目联合创始人Freeman Ding先生；Alpha Watch-AI首席运营官马蕊女士（音译）；杭州知名餐饮品牌Benares餐厅、印度玛莎拉餐厅经营者尼希特先生和莫娜・巴普娜女士；以及由Pace Digitek董事长维努戈帕尔・拉奥・马迪塞蒂先生、杰敏・西巴尔先生带领的企业代表团。会谈中，总领事着重探讨了双边合作日益凸显的重要性，以及双方开展务实良性合作的广阔潜力。

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[Freeman Ding @FreemanDing]

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.

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Two cohorts. Two unforgettable weeks. 💙

We explored robots, AI, autonomous driving, smart factories, and so much more.

But the greatest part of Tech China Trek wasn't the technology.

It was the people we shared it with.

The trip ends here. The story is just beginning.

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We are a remote team operating across multiple time zones. Interestingly, today’s kick-off lunch was the very first time the four of us have met in person!

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One day to go.

After weeks of route checks, site visits, planning, calls, messages, and countless tiny logistics puzzles, our first Tech China Trek cohort is almost here.

Today: team kick-off lunch.

Tomorrow: the trek begins. :-)

#ChinaTech #STEM

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In the field of autonomous delivery and self-driving logistics, Neolix is the global leader. Whether in China or anywhere else in the world, they are number one in terms of commercial scale.

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Sneak peek #6 from Beijing 👀

Wanna see a global leader in L4 autonomous delivery RoboVans?

Autonomous driving isn’t just about robotaxis!

Our July cohort will visit Neolix, where AI moves real goods through real cities.

Parcels. Cold chain. Retail. Urban logistics
#ChinaTech

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Haha, that's me boxing, and the person jumping is the company's founder and CEO!

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Sneak peek #5 from our July route check👀

Wanna try a “Bullet Time” shot like in The Matrix?

Our students will visit a China-based AR/VR and film post-production studio, using multi-camera synchronized shooting + real-time processing to create their own 3D action video.

#ARVR

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Where can you actually ride in a true driverless car today?

Despite what AI might tell you about global testing, the reality is: the U.S. and China are the only places where tourists can currently book a fully autonomous ride on real roads.

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Sneak peek #4 from Beijing 👀

One highlight of our July Tech China Trek route: @BaiduApollo Go.

At meaningful public robotaxi scale, the U.S. and China are the two markets to watch.

For students, this is applied AI on real roads — not a demo, but a city system.

#AI #ChinaTech

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Trust me, wearing these makes hiking so much easier and really saves your energy, especially when you're going downhill. 😁

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Sneak peek #3 from Beijing 👀

Our co-founder @FreemanDing climbed the Great Wall today.

But not entirely on his own!

This time, he had a little help from tech.

What kind of tech makes climbing the Great Wall feel different?

We’ll reveal it in July :-)

#ChinaTech #STEM