If the equivalents of western apps were replicated in China (or the east generally), i.e.:

• Taobao — Amazon
• WeChat — Whatsapp + more
• Twitter + Facebook + News + more — Weibo
• Ten gazillion other examples

Then western people can replicate eastern products, as long as there’s a fit.

I think Pinduoduo is a better fit for the west than it is for the east, since price sensitivity is a lesser problem here than there.

If you don’t know, Pinduoduo works this way: you, along with a group (either your friends or strangers. Or both), team up together to buy.

Cherries, apples or household items. The purpose? You get them at a cheaper price, since the seller can handle bulk sales better.

Why is it an amazing idea? The network effect for one.

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Won’t go any much deeper into it as it’s up to you to see it: if you can’t, then it’s not a good idea for you to pursue it.