AI, IoT, and fintech integration drive China’s “digital cities,” reshaping governance and daily life. Building Digital Cities Over the past decade, China has quietly become a global leader in smart cities. From Hangzhou to Shenzhen, entire urban ecosystems are being redesigned with AI-driven
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,
30 Under 30 innovators reshaping global media through algorithms and AI. Gen Z as Media Architects China’s Gen Z creators are no longer just performers in the digital economy they are architects of content ecosystems. On platforms like Douyin and TikTok (owned by
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
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
From surveillance grids to green mobility, China’s cities are testbeds for next-generation living. Cities as Laboratories China’s megacities from Shenzhen to Hangzhou have become laboratories for Smart City development. What began as experiments in traffic management and surveillance has evolved into integrated urban
How Baidu’s founder is pushing forward in large-language models and autonomous driving. Baidu’s AI Transformation When Robin Li co-founded Baidu in 2000, it was China’s answer to Google a search engine that became a household name. But in 2025, Baidu is no longer
Startups and labs push forward quantum breakthroughs that could upend cybersecurity and global trade. The Quantum Stakes For China, quantum computing is more than an academic pursuit it is a national priority tied to economic competitiveness, cybersecurity, and military advantage. Beijing has declared
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
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
