Victor Shih on the Fallout from the Tech Sector Crackdown
The Chinese politics expert discusses how Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive upset the Party’s equilibrium and signs of splintering within the leader’s ruling faction.
China’s Tech Turnaround
Beijing’s crackdown on the sector, followed by recent huge investments in AI and other areas, are part of a long pattern of shifts in the...
The Taiwan Debate Is Heading in a Dangerous Direction
Discussions within U.S. policy making circles take too little account of the devastating impact any conflict could have on the global chip industry.
China’s Robot Fever
Chinese humanoid robots are working better and getting cheaper. But what are they good for?
Chinese Battery Makers Get Solid Support
Braving the frigid cold of the Chinese winter last December, William Li, chief executive of Chinese automaker NIO, drove for 14 hours from Shanghai to...
The Solar Flood
Chinese companies dominate the global solar industry, yet rising capacity has sent prices plummeting.
The Bus Bust-up
There’s another Chinese export concerning the West — electric buses — and the race to catch up is underway.
Teacher’s Pet
The story of Beijing's crackdown on the private tutoring industry has been dominated by the spectacular fall of once lucrative companies like New Oriental. But...
Battle for the Skies
Chinese drones help American police keep the streets safe, but lawmakers want them phased out.
Geeking Out Over Warehouse Robots
As retailers seek to automate their inventories, Chinese company Geekplus stands out in the race for smarter robots
Beijing Wants Science to Focus on Self-reliance
China’s universities are organizing platforms and teams to help break the country’s dependence on foreign imports.
The Clash of Constellations
In 2021, Beijing announced Guowang, its answer to SpaceX’s Starlink. But with very few updates about the project — apart from disciplinary inspections — it...