That was a very interesting read. Anyone has the same experience as a dev how hard would it be to relocate there? Also, the article mentions that tech talent is scarce, does this influences salaries in a good way?
If you're determined to move to China, I'd recommend you avoid Beijing (super polluted, hard to get around and cold as f*ck in the winter). Kunming sounds good, so does Chengdu. I personally like Xiamen, but not sure there's any real tech community there. Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou are also options.
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As far as dev salary is concerned, most expats get better packages, especially if you've a hard-to-find skill set.