GitHub, the world’s biggest software development platform, is exploring opening a Chinese division after encouragement from Beijing, which is determined to protect its access to technology from further US sanctions.
Erica Brescia, GitHub’s chief operating officer, said in an interview with the Financial Times that Beijing was “very encouraging” of the company’s plans to expand in China.
“What [government ministries] told us is, they believe that open-source is a great way to build on the innovation of others but?.?.?.?it gives more of a sense of security because it’s not subject to any trade restrictions in the US,” Ms Brescia said on the sidelines of the company’s first community event in Beijing.