Jörg Wuttke on China’s Self-Destruction
The EU Chamber of Commerce in China president talks about China's self-inflicted problems; how he gets away with being so outspoken; and why he believes...
Chips and the Open-Source Secret
Can China develop chip self-sufficiency with RISC-V International, a nonprofit that promotes open-source semiconductor technologies?
Congress, China and the Plan to Compete
A look at the CHIPS and Science Act: what made it in and what got left out.
The Congo Standoff
Chinese mining companies dominate the Congo’s critical mineral production, but an ongoing, nasty dispute at a cobalt mine shows the country is starting to drive...
Powering Utah, with China’s Help
Even the new poster-child for domestic energy innovation relies on critical inputs from China.
Mining Lithium and Money
A look at Tianqi Lithium, which just netted $1.7 billion at its IPO.
Iron Promise
Iron ore is an unassuming rock, but it's processed into steel, the scaffolding of the modern world. China has long been reliant on Australia for this...
Crisis of Confidence
Brands have long relied on social auditing companies to monitor their supply chains in China. But between the industry’s own flaws and a changing political...
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...