Rough Times at SenseTime
China’s former AI giant has faded out of the picture in recent years. Can it make a comeback?
Truck Crash
A self-driving trucking start-up unraveled amid boardroom battles and escalating U.S.-China tensions. Now, its founder is staking his future on an American revival.
Tai Ming Cheung on Xi Jinping’s Militarization of China
The academic talks about how the Chinese party-state is readying the country for conflict, and what role the military is taking in making policy.
Microsoft’s Hacking Headache
A porous firewall between Chinese cybersecurity companies, hacker groups and state security has endangered a trusted Microsoft cybersecurity partnership.
Company in the News: Unitree
A one-page guide to the company at the forefront of China’s fast-developing robotics industry.
Who’s Winning the U.S.-China AI Race?
While markets clearly reflect the belief that the United States is ahead in the AI arms race, early leadership does not mean victory — especially...
China’s New Mega-Dam Creates A Mountain of Controversy
A new hydroelectric project in Tibet has stoked diplomatic and environmental concerns — but demonstrates the country’s technological advances.
MiniMax’s Moment
One of China’s AI tigers is hoping to advance technology and make profits at the same time.
Star Chasers
The race to achieve nuclear fusion is one of the most consequential technological contests of the century. Who will win it?
The Chip Catalyst
The U.S.’s latest attempt to contain China’s chip ambitions lasted little more than a month. Back in May, the Trump administration introduced a ban on...
Bitmain’s Trump Card
Bitmain is looking to shed its ties to blacklisted Sophgo as it wins customers including Eric Trump’s new bitcoin venture.
Mr. Magnet
Can a Japanese scientist loosen China’s grip on the rare earths supply chain needed for critical magnet technologies?