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I would rather China/SEAsia grow their own networks rather than YC come in and impose their way of thinking onto a different culture and market. I get a sense that this notion of American exceptionalism is waning an that people, especially in China, don't look to America for leadership the same way as in the past.

And I think there is a general sentiment that China is well on it's way. I suspect YC needs China more than China needs YC, or at least I think they're headed towards that future. I've noticed a lot of really talented Chinese immigrants and students who have worked in Silicon Valley for several years moving back to China to work for Tencent, Baidu, JD, Alibaba etc.

I'm sure "Trump's America" is also a factor in all this.