Temu and Shein Beat the Trade War Odds
The end of a key import tax exemption appeared to spell doom for the Chinese online retail giants. Instead, they are thriving.
The Mother, the Son and the War
On Wednesday Xi Jinping presided over a Beijing military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II defeat. Eighty-eight years ago his mother,...
Fool’s Gold?
Laopu Gold, a homegrown jewelry brand that defied the consumer slowdown, is hailed as China’s Hermès. But some are raising doubts over whether it can...
America’s Pastime Gets Caught Out
Levies on Chinese imports threaten to ensnare baseball in a web of higher costs.
Rough Times at SenseTime
China’s former AI giant has faded out of the picture in recent years. Can it make a comeback?
Microsoft’s Hacking Headache
A porous firewall between Chinese cybersecurity companies, hacker groups and state security has endangered a trusted Microsoft cybersecurity partnership.
China’s New Mega-Dam Creates A Mountain of Controversy
A new hydroelectric project in Tibet has stoked diplomatic and environmental concerns — but demonstrates the country’s technological advances.
The Chip Catalyst
The U.S.’s latest attempt to contain China’s chip ambitions lasted little more than a month. Back in May, the Trump administration introduced a ban on...
Bitmain’s Trump Card
Bitmain is looking to shed its ties to blacklisted Sophgo as it wins customers including Eric Trump’s new bitcoin venture.
China’s Electric Vehicle End Game
Consolidation in China’s auto sector is long overdue. But can Beijing stomach the damage to China’s economy?
The One Chinese Toy that Even Trump Tariffs Can’t Kill
Pop Mart, the company behind Labubu, is a rare example of a Chinese toy company finding global success with its own product.
TikTok Ban Loses Its Bite
TikTok remains under Chinese ownership, five months after legislation required that it be sold or banned.