Programmable Settlement Systems in China’s AI Economy

China’s rapid adoption of artificial intelligence has shifted attention from consumer applications toward the deeper infrastructure that allows automated systems to function reliably at scale. As AI moves into manufacturing, logistics, energy management, and financial coordination, the question is no longer whether algorithms

China Frames AI Growth Around Infrastructure Capacity

China is increasingly positioning artificial intelligence development as an infrastructure challenge rather than a race for headline model breakthroughs, a stance highlighted during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Speakers emphasised that China’s rapid expansion of energy generation and

US Lawmakers Move to Reassert Control Over AI Chip Exports

US lawmakers are preparing to advance legislation that would give Congress direct authority to review and potentially block exports of advanced artificial intelligence chips, marking a new escalation in Washington’s debate over technology controls and China policy. The proposed measure follows recent decisions

South Korea Strengthens Ties with Japan as Regional Protests Target China and the United States

South Korea is deepening cooperation with Japan amid a new wave of regional protests directed at both China and the United States, signaling a shift in the geopolitical and economic balance of East Asia. The move reflects Seoul’s strategic effort to balance security

China’s New Five-Year Plan Prioritises Tech Self-Reliance Amid U.S. Rivalry

As China approaches the launch of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), the message from Beijing is unmistakable technological self-reliance has become the defining pillar of national strategy. Amid intensifying geopolitical and economic rivalry with the United States, the new blueprint reaffirms China’s determination