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    Chinese investors typically demand stronger protections like personal liability and broader veto powers, while US deals are more founder-friendly—reflecting different legal environments and risk philosophies.

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    US venture capital has developed around the idea of 'permissionless innovation,' while Chinese venture capital operates more like a guided missile system, with multiple checkpoints and course corrections built into the process.

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