Neil Shearing on Living Through the Fractured Age The economist talks about the world economy’s break down into two blocs, and whether the U.S. or China hold the advantage.
Eleven Days, Part I On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Hainan spy plane crisis, The Wire China talks with participants and reviews first-person accounts of the...
Company in the News: XPeng The EV giant is hoping AI-driven systems for cars and robots will help drive profits.
How the OpenClaw Frenzy Is Testing China’s AI Commitment A backlash from so-called ‘lobster victims’ following a frenzy to download the AI agent has prompted Chinese regulators into action.
Canada’s Xinjiang Controversy A Canadian lawmaker’s comments on Xinjiang has put a spotlight on the country’s shaky commitment to banning forced labor imports.
Sarah Beran on What to Expect from a Trump-Xi Meeting The longtime diplomat says the U.S. president’s approach to China during his second term could offer Beijing opportunities.
Scoring the AI Race, a Year after the DeepSeek Shock From energy and data centers to chips and applications, how China measures up against the U.S.
Liberated or Losing? How the U.S. is Faring in Its Trade Struggle with China The Wire takes stock of the U.S.-China trade picture and the effort to shift global manufacturing back to America a year on from Liberation Day.
China, Japan and the Gift of Coercion Beijing’s attempt to punish Japan over Taiwan is a major strategic blunder that is likely to backfire.
Chinese EVs Go From Rejects to Most Wanted in North America Competition is brewing between the U.S. and its neighbors to attract China’s automaking giants.