What new export bans mean for chips, AI, and cloud computing. The Escalating Tech War The rivalry between Washington and Beijing has entered a new phase. After initial restrictions on Huawei and advanced semiconductors, the U.S. is rolling out “Tech Sanctions 2.0” a
Shenzhen and Shanghai research hubs prepare for the next generation of connectivity. China was among the first to roll out nationwide 5G networks, and now the country is setting its sights on the next frontier: 6G. With research hubs in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an international fraud network used by North Korea to infiltrate U.S. companies with hackers posing as legitimate job seekers, agency officials announced Wednesday. The sanctions are the latest action taken by the U.S. Treasury in recent months aimed
A security researcher has found over a thousand publicly exposed hobby servers run by Tesla vehicle owners that are spilling sensitive data about their vehicles, including their granular location histories. Seyfullah Kiliç, founder of cybersecurity company SwordSec, said he found over 1,300 internet-exposed
Lithium, cobalt, and nickel: how resource security drives Beijing’s tech ambitions. China’s rapid expansion in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics is underpinned by one critical factor: secure access to battery metals. Lithium, cobalt, and nickel form the backbone of energy storage,
From chips to cloud services, how bifurcation impacts growth. The technology rivalry between China and the United States has deepened into a structural decoupling. What began with restrictions on Huawei and semiconductor exports has expanded into cloud services, AI, and even venture capital
Supporting Line: Bringing AI-powered classrooms to China’s villages. China’s digital economy has grown at lightning speed, but the education gap between urban centers and rural villages has remained a pressing challenge. Li Wei, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Henan Province, has emerged as a national role model
Supporting Line: Turning megacities into sustainable digital ecosystems. China’s urban future is defined by megacities, but sustainability remains a critical challenge. Zhang Qiang, a 38-year-old urban planner from Shenzhen, has been hailed as a “Monthly Hero” for his pioneering work on smart city infrastructure.As director
Supporting Line: Breaking barriers for female entrepreneurs in China’s startup scene. In China’s booming tech ecosystem, gender inequality remains a stubborn reality. Liu Fang, a 30-year-old venture capitalist from Beijing, has become a hero not only for her business success but also for championing female founders.
Supporting Line: Building solar futures for China’s next generation. China’s energy transition is one of the most ambitious in history. At its heart are entrepreneurs like Wang Mei, a 32-year-old renewable energy founder who grew up in coal country, Shanxi Province. In 2020, Wang founded Sun Spring
