How PDD’s founder reinvented e-commerce with group buying and global ambition. From Engineer to Entrepreneur Colin Huang, a former Google engineer, returned to China in the 2000s with a vision to build digital platforms that could reach beyond affluent urban elites. In 2015,
Under-30 founders are building AI solutions for classrooms, hospitals, and communities. Youth at the Frontline of AI Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of billion-dollar labs and geopolitical rivalry. Yet in China, some of the most compelling work is being done by
Alibaba doubles down on large model training, cloud integration, and domestic AI adoption, but competition from OpenAI and Anthropic looms large. The Stakes of AI Leadership Artificial intelligence is no longer just a research frontier, it has become a core determinant of global
The battle for dominance in Asia’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure market. The Cloud as Strategic Infrastructure Cloud computing has become the backbone of the digital economy. From AI training to fintech, from e-commerce to logistics, every modern sector relies on scalable, secure cloud services.
From Factory Floor to Fortune Few business stories embody China’s rise as vividly as that of Zhou Qunfei. Once a factory worker, Zhou went on to found Lens Technology, the company behind the ultra-thin glass used in iPhones, Samsung devices, and countless other
How Hillhouse Capital reshaped China’s startup ecosystem and global investment flows. The Architect of Capital When it comes to China’s tech boom, entrepreneurs often take the spotlight Jack Ma, Pony Ma, Zhang Yiming. But behind many of these stories stands Zhang Lei, founder
How the BYD founder turned batteries into the foundation of the world’s biggest EV maker. From Batteries to Cars When Wang Chuanfu founded BYD in 1995, the company’s core business was rechargeable batteries. At the time, few imagined it would grow into the
From food delivery giant to AI-powered lifestyle platform can Wang Xing reinvent Meituan for China’s next decade? The Architect of Modern Consumption In the story of China’s digital economy, few figures loom as large as Wang Xing, the founder and CEO of Meituan.
Navigating regulation, global expansion, and tech innovation Jean Liu’s leadership keeps Didi relevant. A Steady Hand in a Storm When Jean Liu became president of Didi Chuxing in 2015, she inherited a company in the throes of China’s ride-hailing wars. Within two years,
How Tencent’s founder adapts gaming, payments, and cloud for a new regulatory era. The Architect of China’s Super-App Unlike Jack Ma’s flamboyance or Zhang Yiming’s rapid scaling, Pony Ma (Ma Huateng) has built Tencent with a quiet, deliberate approach. Under his leadership, Tencent
