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Shenzhen Dianmao CEO Li Tianchi, a member of China's post-90s generation, intends to develop markets in Europe, where he was initially inspired to create his coding courses. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
TAKASHI KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer
GUANGZHOU -- Before Li Tianchi, the 30-year-old founder and CEO of one of China's biggest coding course providers, was to sit down for an interview with Nikkei, it was mentioned that he should feel free not to wear anything formal. He showed up in a red Doraemon sweatshirt.