What China Needs
A look at where China is playing technological catch-up, according to Beijing.
The Semiconductor Effect
Chinese acquisition of even a small British chip-maker now warrants international pressure.
Fentanyl’s New Flow
After years of U.S. pressure, Beijing finally banned fentanyl in 2019. Many celebrated the announcement, thinking it would help turn the tide in America's deadly...
Darren Byler on Terror Capitalism and Digital Control in Xinjiang
The scholar talks about conducting research on Xinjiang; the ‘dataveillance’ and ‘smart factory’ system in place there; and the tech breakthroughs that have come out...
Solar Suppliers
A look at the current leaders of the solar manufacturing race: who they are, how they got so big, and their prospects of staying at...
Critical Minerals, in Context
A breakdown of which, and how much, of these minerals are needed in different green technologies, and how that relates to the global supply.
The Chip Champion?
Determined to keep China locked out of the chip supply chain, the U.S. government is doubling down on efforts to reshore advanced semiconductor manufacturing. But...
The Nickel Empire
After fluctuations in the nickel market caused Xiang Guangda to lose $8 billion, we take a look at his other big bets.
Laissez-Faire Lithium
Canada is allowing the Chinese acquisition of a fast-growing lithium miner, despite the mineral's strategic importance.
De-Coupling is the Only Answer
It is time for American and other free world leaders to get serious about restructuring global and regional supply chains.
Changeless China?
In 1991, Orville Schell undertook an unlikely project for CBS's '60 Minutes': helping Chinese dissident Harry Wu infiltrate some of the prison camps in which...
Bonny Ling on Values, Sanctions and Ethical Supply Chains
The business consultant talks about the full complexity of human trafficking, how companies can 'leave' responsibly, and the very fast-evolving picture of sanctions.