Nazak Nikakhtar on the Legal Paths for Banning TikTok
The lawyer and former Trump administration official on the threat to Americans' data posed by the popular app, and how the situation could be resolved.
The Nickel Pickle
Xiang Guangda invested in Indonesia when no one else would. Now, his firm, stainless steel giant Tsingshan Group, is both a leader and something of...
Shaky Signal
Qualcomm got its big break by navigating the tense relationship between the U.S. and China, and it has felt the squeeze of geopolitics numerous times...
Who is Shunwei Capital?
A look at the Beijing-based venture capital firm whose Xiaomi connections have helped skyrocket it to success.
Nigel Inkster on Tech, Taiwan and Intelligence
The former British intelligence officer and China specialist talks about the U.S. and China's tech rivalry, countering Chinese interference, and the future of TikTok.
Hong Kong’s New Crypto Creditor
A look at ZA Bank: the firm’s ties to Chinese online insurer Zhongan Insurance, potential parallels with Silvergate Bank, and what Hong Kong’s crypto openness...
Rare Earth Reshore
The EU desperately wants to 'de-risk' its reliance on China, especially for rare earths — the critical minerals that are essential for today's technologies. But...
Playing Both Sides?
Can the U.S. fund and build domestic supply chains for batteries without China?
Golden Grip
Golden shares are giving Beijing more control over Chinese tech companies, and stoking concern in Washington.
Temu’s Big Haul
A look at Pinduoduo’s U.S.-based sister company, Temu, and how it is changing the typical online shopping experience in America.
The Sanctions Sieve
The U.S. government is trying to stop China from selling chips to Russia that aid its war effort. It’s failing. A new investigation by The...
China’s Crane Reign
A look at ZPMC: how it came to dominate ports around the world; its role in Chinese foreign policy; and the consequences of its links...