Semiconductor Squeeze: How Chinese Startups Navigate Sanctions and Shortages

The struggle to innovate amid global supply chain restrictions. Introduction China’s semiconductor sector has long been dominated by state-backed giants like SMIC and Huawei, but an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle lies with startups. In 2025, smaller firms are at the frontlines of

China’s Edge AI Push: Computing Power at the Device Level

From drones to smartphones, localized AI reduces reliance on cloud networks. China’s AI industry is shifting focus from centralized cloud systems to edge computing, where AI operates directly on devices like drones, smartphones, and surveillance cameras. In 2025, this trend is reshaping everything

The Agritech Revolution: Drones, Big Data, and Food Security in China

AI-powered farming tools tackle food security while transforming rural economies. Farming in the Digital Age China faces a paradox: it is home to nearly 20% of the world’s population but has less than 10% of its arable land. As urbanization accelerates and climate

Industrial Robotics: How Shenzhen Became China’s Automation Capital

Robotics startups are powering factories, logistics hubs, and even healthcare. From Hardware Hub to Robotics Powerhouse For years, Shenzhen was known as the world’s hardware capital, producing smartphones, drones, and consumer electronics at breakneck speed. Today, the city is undergoing another transformation: it