I'm in a very similar situation. Moved from Silicon Valley to Beijing and haven't looked back. I can only reaffirm what olalonde says - and if you're worried about the GFW, a VPN is a simple workaround.
I'd also point out that China's not just great for techies who want to start a business. If you're interested in a non-wired business, there is a low minimum wage and lots of capital seeking investment here. Plus, earning in RMB means you'll get richer over time vis-a-vis your American counterparts simply due to the yuan's appreciation.
I'd also point out that China's not just great for techies who want to start a business. If you're interested in a non-wired business, there is a low minimum wage and lots of capital seeking investment here. Plus, earning in RMB means you'll get richer over time vis-a-vis your American counterparts simply due to the yuan's appreciation.