Chris and Alice both knew starting a business is no easy feat. But, since they both did not want to return to their old jobs, they were incredibly motivated to make their new business as successful as possible. Chris, now able to see different perspectives and connect with people domestically and internationally, distributed online surveys and found data about people’s online buying habits to help figure out how to create his own e-commerce company. Eventually their business became so successful and widespread that they were awarded “Best E-Commerce Website” and “Entrepreneur of the Year” awards by various international economic organizations and websites. Chris acknowledges that he owes all of his economic success to the unprecedented alert that dismantled the Great Firewall.

The new Internet gave Chris his happiness and optimism back that he had lost in his old, unfulfilling job. He was finally able to start the business of his dreams, with an amazing business partner he met online. August 30, 2030 is certainly a day that Chris, and the rest of the world, will never forget.