China is exploring modular finance and programmable money as part of its digital currency and fintech strategy. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency, transparency, and flexibility in payments, infrastructure funding, and cross-border transactions. By adopting modular frameworks, Chinese authorities and enterprises can experiment
China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is experiencing a rapid expansion, with companies like BYD and NIO aiming to capture significant market share in Europe. Driven by technological innovation, government support, and strong domestic demand, Chinese EV manufacturers are now leveraging strategic partnerships, advanced
Shenzhen has emerged as a leading center for youth-driven startups and innovation hubs in China. The city’s combination of favorable policies, venture capital accessibility, and a culture of experimentation attracts young entrepreneurs from across the country. Startups in AI, fintech, e-commerce, and hardware
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
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
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 is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline economic governance and enhance policy efficiency. From resource allocation to taxation and public spending, AI-driven systems provide government agencies with real-time data analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-support tools. This approach strengthens China’s ability to implement
IntroductionChina’s local manufacturing sector has entered a phase of accelerated adaptation, responding to persistent export restrictions on advanced technology and equipment. These restrictions, primarily from the United States and allied nations, have created supply chain challenges in semiconductors, industrial machinery, and advanced electronics.
IntroductionChina’s semiconductor industry has entered a decisive phase as global trade restrictions and export controls have restricted access to advanced chips and production equipment. Domestic firms are stepping into the gap, with significant government backing and private investment aimed at ensuring China’s technological
IntroductionChina’s rapid economic and technological transformation has often been linked to established giants such as Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba. Yet a new generation of innovators is reshaping the landscape. Many of them appear in Forbes China’s “30 Under 30” lists, representing fields as
