Why Washington Needs a Robotics Strategy
China is proving more adept than its rival at deploying robots as well as manufacturing them.
China is Churning Out a Growing Army of Service Robots
While Chinese companies are gaining market share, they face familiar problems such as lack of profits and pushback from foreign governments.
The Moonlighter
A former Google software engineer has been convicted of trade secrets theft and economic espionage in connection with his efforts to launch a start-up in...
Company in the News: CATL
The world's biggest battery manufacturer is pushing the limits of battery tech and supplies carmakers around the world — but a path further into the...
Chinese EVs’ Slow Charge Toward America
The U.S. auto industry is preparing for the arrival of Chinese cars in the American market, but their potential entry remains highly controversial.
A Slow but Steady Acceleration
After years of planning and investment, robotaxis are finally hitting the road in China. Accidents and the impact of self-driving vehicles on employment remain concerns,...
David Feith on Trump 1.0 vs Trump 2.0 and China
The former official in both of the president’s terms discusses why Trump has become less hawkish on China, and his sudden departure from the administration...
Company in the News: Quectel
The unstoppable rise of the leading Internet of Things provider meets pushback against its China ties.
It’s Time to Treat China’s Connected Energy Systems As a National Security Risk
Governments need to make a concerted effort to make sure they retain ultimate control over the energy systems.
China and the U.S. Take Split Approach to Fusion
While Beijing is encouraging international cooperation to develop the powerful energy source, the U.S. is turning inward.
Two Superpowers, One Moment of Reckoning
A clearer look at China’s strengths and limits shows a country in transition. The United States, meanwhile, is talking itself into pessimism at a time...
China’s Labor Market Braces for an AI Shock
Experts warn both that millions of workers could lose their positions as AI takes over, and that there aren’t enough people to fill AI-related jobs.