Changpeng Zhao praises Solana for establishing office and advertising in China
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao praised Solana for opening an office and advertising in China, noting that BNB Chain has not yet achieved the same presence.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao commended Solana after the network established a presence in China, calling its ability to secure an office and run advertising there impressive. Zhao highlighted that BNB Chain has not yet been able to pull off a similar move, adding, "Hopefully, what's good for one industry player is also good for the rest."[1][2][3]
According to reporting by Wu Blockchain, Zhao's remarks were prompted by a post from Solana Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Conlan. Conlan shared photos celebrating a visit to a new Shanghai office and showcasing Solana branding across the city's skyline. Conlan previously served as Binance's global chief marketing officer before moving to the Solana Foundation in September 2026.[2][3]
Key facts
- Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said it was impressive that Solana was able to advertise and open an office in China.
- Zhao stated that BNB Chain has not been able to advertise or establish an office in China so far.
- Zhao voiced hope that favorable conditions benefiting one industry player would also extend to others.
- Zhao's reaction followed a post by Solana Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Conlan displaying a new Shanghai office and Solana branding on the Shanghai skyline.
- Rachel Conlan joined the Solana Foundation in September 2026 after previously serving as Binance's global chief marketing officer.
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
⚡️ NOW: CZ says it’s impressive that Solana managed to advertise and open an office in China, something BNB Chain hasn’t pulled off yet. “Hopefully, what’s good for one industry player is also good for the rest.” https://t.co/5WPNYjm6pO
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Wu Blockchain@WuBlockchainPost on X ·
CZ Surprised by Solana's Advertising and Office Presence in China Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed surprise that Solana can advertise and establish offices in China while BNB Chain has yet to do the same, saying he hopes conditions that benefit one industry player can extend to others. His remarks followed a post by Solana Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Conlan showcasing a new Shanghai office and Solana branding across the city's skyline. Conlan, formerly Binance's global chief marketing officer, joined the Solana Foundation in September 2026.
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DEGEN NEWS@DegenerateNewsPost on X ·
NEW: @cz_binance PRAISES @solana FOR BEING ABLE TO ADVERTISE AND EVEN GET AN OFFICE IN CHINA “@BNBCHAIN WAS NOT ABLE TO DO THIS, SO FAR. 🤣” https://t.co/NoaOPCyO0G
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