THE overseas Chinese had the early advantage in getting into the new growth areas of information technology (IT), biotechnology and nano-technology due to their common characteristics, said Professor Charles K. Kao, chairman and CEO of Hong Kong's ITX Services Ltd.
The willingness to work hard, ability to adapt to new circumstances, the existing networks and infrastructures within the Chinese Diaspora, true business acumen, and quickness to access and grasp new opportunities, gave overseas Chinese a good start in harnessing the power of technology, he added.