A data-driven look at BRI loans, defaults, and the global debate around “debt traps.” The Debt Trap Narrative Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, critics have accused Beijing of practicing “debt trap diplomacy” offering loans to developing
How Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) became the powerhouse of the global EV transition. The Battery as the New Oil In the global race for clean energy, batteries are the new oil and CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.) is at the center of
China’s EV makers are exporting at a record pace, reshaping global supply chains and trade balances. A New Wave in Global Auto Trade In 2025, China has emerged not just as the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles (EVs) but also as the
Profiles of young entrepreneurs leading AI, biotech, and Web3 innovation. A Generation with New Rules China’s Gen Z entrepreneurs born after 1995 are reshaping the country’s innovation culture. Unlike their predecessors, who chased e-commerce and consumer platforms, these young founders are diving headfirst
A Chinese-backed hacking campaign that previously hacked into nine U.S. telecommunication and internet providers is now confirmed to have hacked at least 200 American companies, according to the FBI’s top cyber chief. FBI assistant director Brett Leatherman told The Washington Post that the hackers, dubbed Salt
From Factory Floor to Fortune Few business stories embody China’s rise as vividly as that of Zhou Qunfei. Once a factory worker, Zhou went on to found Lens Technology, the company behind the ultra-thin glass used in iPhones, Samsung devices, and countless other
How Hillhouse Capital reshaped China’s startup ecosystem and global investment flows. The Architect of Capital When it comes to China’s tech boom, entrepreneurs often take the spotlight Jack Ma, Pony Ma, Zhang Yiming. But behind many of these stories stands Zhang Lei, founder
How the BYD founder turned batteries into the foundation of the world’s biggest EV maker. From Batteries to Cars When Wang Chuanfu founded BYD in 1995, the company’s core business was rechargeable batteries. At the time, few imagined it would grow into the
From food delivery giant to AI-powered lifestyle platform can Wang Xing reinvent Meituan for China’s next decade? The Architect of Modern Consumption In the story of China’s digital economy, few figures loom as large as Wang Xing, the founder and CEO of Meituan.
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
