“A Really Powerful Tool”
The Entity List has become one of America’s favorite weapons in its economic arsenal. The Trump administration just increased it by more than 20,000 companies,...
The Fight for Sinovac
At the height of the pandemic, Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac was a hero and one of the country’s most promising companies. But its success masked...
Who Is Moonshot AI?
The Chinese tech company behind the popular chatbot Kimi has some surprising links to 1970s rock music.
China isn’t racing to artificial general intelligence — but U.S. companies are
China’s AI strategy prioritizes long-term developmental goals, in contrast to Silicon Valley’s superintelligence pursuit.
Cambricon: China’s Nvidia?
Our latest one-page guide focuses on China's top chip designer.
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.
Who’s Who in Robotics
In our latest Who’s Who edition of industry leaders, The Wire China profiles the industrialists, entrepreneurs and academics responsible for advancing China’s robotics sector.
The Multinationals On Both Sides of Trump’s China Tariffs
Foreign-invested firms still make up a third of China’s overall exports.
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...
Rough Times at SenseTime
China’s former AI giant has faded out of the picture in recent years. Can it make a comeback?
Truck Crash
A self-driving trucking start-up unraveled amid boardroom battles and escalating U.S.-China tensions. Now, its founder is staking his future on an American revival.
GoLaxy’s Government Connections
A review of corporate records shows the data firm is owned by China’s premier supercomputing company and a state research institute.