Lei Jun and the Xiaomi EV Dream

Lei Jun and the Xiaomi EV Dream

  • June 2, 2025

Can the smartphone kingpin reinvent his empire as an electric vehicle powerhouse? From Smartphones to Steering Wheels Lei Jun, often dubbed the “Steve Jobs of China,” built Xiaomi into one of the world’s largest smartphone makers by mastering affordability, sleek design, and a

Inflation, Youth Unemployment, and the Social Contract

Inflation, Youth Unemployment, and the Social Contract

  • May 20, 2022

How economic pressures are reshaping expectations between China’s young generation and the state. A Generation Under Strain China’s economic miracle lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty, but today’s young generation faces a harsher reality. Inflation in essentials, soaring housing costs, and rising