Company in the News: Quectel
The unstoppable rise of the leading Internet of Things provider meets pushback against its China ties.
BYD’s Shaky Stand at the Top
The Chinese automaker is investing in global growth after a tough year at home.
Digging into Congo
In an excerpt from his new book, Nicolas Niarchos examines how China and the Democratic Republic of Congo negotiated an infrastructure-for-commodities agreement involving two large...
Manus, Meta and a Deal That Goes to the Heart of the U.S.-China AI Rivalry
The Facebook owner’s tie-up with Manus is being touted as a win for Washington’s AI strategy, and a headache for Beijing.
Chinese Chip Companies Head for the Markets
A flurry of recent listings have flooded a key industry with cash.
Japan Inc’s China Angst
Japanese automakers’ long-dominant position in Southeast Asia is under threat from a new generation of Chinese rivals who made a bolder technology bet. Can they...
Why Chinese Firms are Racing to Build Reusable Rockets
Chinese space companies are making progress towards their goal but still lag far behind the U.S.'s SpaceX.
Company In the News — Hengrui Pharma
Led by one-half of China’s pharma power couple, Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Company is attracting international attention with its innovative drugs.
China Hawks Dig In To Bitcoin Mining
Scrutiny of Chinese involvement in crypto mining in the U.S. is growing despite little evidence it can be directed towards nefarious purposes.
China’s AI Agents Arrive
The country's leading tech and AI firms are racing to develop digital 'co-workers' that can perform a range of jobs.
Foreign Food Brands Seek a Local Flavor in China
From Starbucks to Burger King, multinationals are tapping domestic partners to survive in China’s cutthroat market.
Marc Hijink on the Nexperia Crisis
The Dutch journalist and author talks about a corporate battle that has pitted the Netherlands against China, and the United States’s role in the saga.