China’s Fierce EV Price War
Foreign and domestic auto makers are slashing prices while a battle for battery market share is underway too.
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The AI Lockout
If you still associate Nvidia with video games, it's time to update your priors. Thanks to its powerful chips and ubiquitous software, the U.S. company has produced a walled garden for artificial intelligence, with nearly every major player residing inside it. But having grown up inside...
Nothing Ventured
A look at venture capital investment into China.
Major Miner
A look at Zijin Mining, which made its name digging up gold, but is now hoping to catch up in the race to produce the minerals that power electric vehicles.
Virginia’s Missed Connection
Some experts warn that the governor's decision to reject Ford and CATL's battery plant was a missed opportunity.
Who’s Who on the China Select Committee
A look at the new congressional committee, including bios of the members and staffers involved.
Hua Hong’s Legacy
A look at Hua Hong Semiconductor's long history, influential investors, and prospects competing against global chipmaking giants.
Jimmy Lai’s Day in Court
The drawn-out trial of the media mogul and pro-democracy advocate is reshaping Hong Kong’s judiciary.
A Season of U-Turns
A look at China’s recent policy changes: the sectors affected, what’s changed, and what may stay the same.
The Last of the Reformers?
Wang Qishan, China's vice president, was once one of Xi Jinping's closest deputies. But with multiple people in Wang's orbit recently imprisoned or investigated, many think the revered champion of economic reforms has been sidelined. With no obvious successor, the U.S. business community — long...
China’s Bill of Health
A look at the state of China’s healthcare system, including the cost of zero-Covid.
Paving the Way for International Profits
A look at China’s heavy machinery giants: who they are, what they’re building, and what it means for the industry’s longtime incumbents.