What if Google expanded it’s market to China?

Randa Daniels
Sep 4, 2018 · 2 min read

Kate Levchuk gives valuable insight in her article, “Why China Is A No-Go Land For Google.” While the article is merely a “what if?,” it brings to light many valid reasons why Google — or any American-owned company — should not create business relations in China.

America is the land of free speech and free enterprise. If Google sets up shop in China, many of their core business values will be compromised by Chinese law. Furthermore, Google would lose American employees to a foreign job market. Google currently operates in an Americanized democratic manner and allows for freedom of expression and speech on it’s search engine. China’s political involvement in business would hamper those freedoms for Google.

Money is not everything. China is currently the second wealthiest country in the world and financially, investing in China would be a smart move for Google. However, I feel Google would eventually fail in all areas of the world if they extended into China. First, I feel the American public would see them as sell-outs and quit using their services. I also think they would bankrupt themselves with a move to China. I feel the censorship, laws and regulations in that country would forever change Google’s business model in every country.

Finally, and I feel most importantly, if Google chose to venture into China, would our personal data be shared with their communist government? I feel it’s inevitable. China would be a super power in the world and would ultimately try to take control of America. Perhaps it’s far-fetched, but every country desires power and we are the main target.

Original article:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2018/08/30/why-china-is-a-no-go-land-for-google/#4a90eb085b3c

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