REUTERS/Bobby Yip China's tech industry isn't as exclusive as Silicon Valley's, but it's still hard for expats to connect to the right person. The work culture in Chinese tech is intense, reflected by slogans like “996,” which means “working from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week.” The Chinese tech industry has the unique advantage of having a strong manufacturing base. There appears to be a reverse brain-drain, with many people who have worked at big tech companies globally returning to the Chinese market. Ten years ago, people undoubtedly trained their eyes on Silicon Valley garages for an answer.