BRI Tech 3.0: China’s Digital Belt Expands Beyond Infrastructure

IntroductionChina’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is entering a new phase known as BRI Tech 3.0, emphasizing digital infrastructure, AI integration, and smart city technologies. Moving beyond traditional transport and energy projects, the initiative now prioritizes connectivity through cloud computing, fintech corridors, and

China’s Stock Market Rebound: Tech Sector Leads 2025 Recovery

IntroductionChina’s stock market has shown signs of a robust rebound in 2025, led by technology, electric vehicle, and AI-related companies. After a period of regulatory tightening and global trade uncertainties, investor confidence is returning, supported by government stimulus, corporate earnings growth, and innovation-driven

Alibaba Cloud and Tencent AI Labs Boost Asia’s Digital Competitiveness

IntroductionChina’s leading tech firms, Alibaba and Tencent, are increasingly leveraging cloud computing and artificial intelligence to elevate the digital competitiveness of Asia. Through strategic investments, research initiatives, and regional partnerships, these firms are accelerating AI adoption, enhancing digital infrastructure, and supporting cross-border economic

China’s Startup Landscape: From AI Labs to DeepTech Unicorns

A scan of the next generation of founders and where global investors are placing bets. The Next Wave of Innovation China’s startup scene has entered a new phase. The first generation of consumer internet giants Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu defined the 2000s. The