The Unigroup Bargaining Chip
Alibaba is the frontrunner to take over Tsinghua Unigroup, the debt-saddled semiconductor manufacturer.
The Refrigerator Revolution
A look at appliance brand Haier Group and how Chinese companies have come to dominate the industry.
Microsoft’s Long Past and Uncertain Future in China
A look at Microsoft’s China business, including what’s left and the concessions it has had to make in order to stay.
Jasper Becker on How to Deal With China Post-Covid
The journalist talks about his new Wuhan book, the "quite damaging" circumstantial evidence and demanding reciprocity with China.
Books for the ‘Red New Deal’
The most essential China books from the last two months that add much-needed depth to the headlines.
A Year of ‘Crackdowns’
In 2020, Jack Ma gave a provocative speech that reportedly contributed to the regulatory actions against Ant Group. A lot has happened since.
Jonathan Hillman on the Digital Silk Road’s Increasing Importance
The scholar talks about his new book, why the Digital Silk Road is now more important than the Belt and Road, and how everyday Chinese...
Biotech’s Borders
Ever since being named a strategic priority in 2015, China’s biotech industry has shown remarkable progress. But in order to achieve their global ambitions, Chinese...
CATL’s Super-Charged Trajectory
How CATL came to dominate the EV-battery market, and how it has positioned itself to reap rewards from the coming boom in renewable energy.
Italy’s Drone Drama
In 2018, an Italian drone company was 'secretly' sold to two Chinese state-owned enterprises. But how much of a secret was it really?
Countering Chinese Industrial Policy Is Counterproductive
The real business-related challenge for the U.S. vis-à-vis China is the tradeoff between national security and the benefits of economic exchange.
China’s NGO No-Go
Despite billions being pledged for "common prosperity," China is making it harder for international foundations to help.