Backing the Basics
China has been pouring money into blue-sky scientific research as the U.S. backs away.
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Meet China’s AI Enforcers
The Wire profiles the Chinese government bodies responsible for managing the country’s AI rollout.
Made of Memory
China’s exports are leaning heavily on a handful of hi-tech, pricey products.
Back to the Busan Basics
The agreement Trump and Xi reached last year in South Korea paused the trade war, but will soon expire. We look at whether both sides are living up to their promises.
Company in the News: BGI
China’s gene research industry faces scrutiny after recent scandals, but a sanctioned BGI holds on to its top spot.
China and Japan: Still Arguing, But Still (Mostly) Trading
Trade between the two Asian giants has still been growing despite a months-long diplomatic row. There are important exceptions, however.
Who’s Who: China’s Space Industry
The Chinese entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers driving the country’s rise as a space power.
Company in the News: Geely
The Chinese carmaker is aiming to conquer Europe through a new joint venture with Ford.
China Readies for a Record Number of Humanoids
China says 100,000 humanoid robots will march off production lines this year. Where will they go?
Unboxing Shein’s Hong Kong IPO
The online fashion retailer’s slowing growth and narrowing margins could dent its hopes of a big stock market listing.
Company in the News: CXMT
China’s homegrown chip champion goes public this week in the face of a global chip shortage.
Tsinghua’s Central Role in China’s AI Revolution
Tsinghua University, the institution behind Zhipu AI and a host of other startups, is one of the main engines fueling China’s AI talent boom.