Startups experiment with niche platforms for education, shopping, and professional use. Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, remains the undisputed leader in short video, but a new wave of startups is reshaping the market with specialized platforms. By 2025, short videos in China will
A New Wave in Finance Across China’s bustling fintech hubs in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou, a new generation of innovators under 30 is transforming how finance supports the environment. These Green Finance Innovators are not bankers in suits, but tech-savvy entrepreneurs designing platforms
AI-driven grids promise efficiency but test infrastructure resilience. As China’s mega-cities grow, managing energy demand has become a national priority. By 2025, smart grid technology will be transforming urban power systems, using AI, sensors, and real-time monitoring to balance supply and consumption. Cities
Logistics and mobile platforms transform consumer habits in rural provinces. China’s e-commerce boom has long centered on major cities, but in 2025, the countryside is the new frontier. Rural digitization initiatives are bringing online shopping, digital payments, and logistics networks to millions of
Medical AI, telehealth platforms, and biotech startups are reshaping patient care. Healthcare Meets High Tech China’s healthcare system has long struggled with imbalances: world-class hospitals in major cities versus limited care in rural provinces. Now, Beijing is betting on healthcare technology to bridge
How Tang Wei, a 24-year-old artist, is blending traditional Chinese aesthetics with NFTs and virtual galleries. A Childhood Surrounded by Brushes and Screens Tang Wei (24) grew up in Suzhou, a city famous for its gardens and calligraphy traditions. His grandfather was a
How Zhou Feng, a 23-year-old coder, is shaping blockchain’s future within China’s strict regulatory framework. From Coding Clubs to Crypto Labs Zhou Feng (23) grew up in Chengdu, a city more famous for hotpot and pandas than fintech. At age 16, he joined
How Zhang Yue, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, is using AI to bring accessible healthcare to China’s communities. From Patient Lines to Digital Solutions Zhang Yue (25) grew up in Wuhan, where long hospital lines were part of everyday life. Watching her grandparents wait hours
How Ma Li, a 25-year-old filmmaker, is giving China’s migrant youth a voice through independent cinema. A Camera in Hand, a Story in Heart Ma Li (25) grew up in Chongqing, a city of endless high-rises and constant migration. Her parents were among
How Liu Bo, a 27-year-old engineer at BYD, is driving breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology. Growing Up in the Age of Change Liu Bo (27) grew up in Changsha, Hunan province, where smoggy skies were once the norm. As a boy, he often
