Anja Manuel on Why the U.S. Needs to Play Offense
The former diplomat explains why the U.S. can’t just ‘export control’ its way out of a tech competition with China.
China Books for the New Year
With fiction and personal narratives that speak to the larger themes.
Year of the Nasdaq
More Chinese companies listed on Nasdaq in 2020 than any year since 2010.
Why is China Cracking Down on Alibaba?
The Chinese authorities’ antitrust action against the e-commerce giant appears arbitrary, which will not bolster investor confidence in China’s thriving internet firms.
The Chip Choke Point
A single machine from the Netherlands could catapult China to the leading edge of the semiconductor industry. If the U.S. allowed it, that is.
China’s E.V. Startup Boom
The country is pumping out electric vehicle startups. Have you heard about Aiways, the first Chinese electric car marketed in Europe?
What’s Behind Huawei’s Deal?
Last November, with U.S. sanctions starting to bite, the Chinese telecom giant sold off its Honor smartphone brand — to the state. Why?
Jeffrey Sachs on Not Pointing Fingers
The economist and UN stalwart says the U.S. should stop trying to gang up on or destabilize China.
The Empire Jack Built
While the business world wonders where Jack Ma is, we asked another question: Who else in his circle should we be watching?
The Bidding War
After winning contracts from the U.S. Air Force, a small Wisconsin-based company went bankrupt. Now, a Chinese businessman is poised to take control of its...
Michael Dunne on China JVs and Electric Vehicle Startups
Dunne, an expert on Asia’s auto markets, explains how cars became one of the most dynamic and competitive industries in China.
Beidou’s Global Mark
China’s answer to GPS can now be found everywhere — from Apple products to countries along the Belt and Road.