The escalating dispute surrounding Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor firm owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, has exposed growing vulnerabilities in Europe’s position within the global chip industry. Once a symbol of globalization and industrial cooperation, Nexperia is now caught in a complex geopolitical standoff,
Engineers, designers, and founders under 30 driving the battery revolution. A Generation Driving the Future China’s electric vehicle (EV) boom is often associated with giants like BYD, NIO, and CATL. Yet behind the headlines is a younger generation of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs
Semiconductors have become a central focus of China’s industrial strategy as the country works to secure technological independence. These microchips power everything from smartphones to supercomputers making them vital to national competitiveness. For Beijing achieving semiconductor self-sufficiency is not merely an economic goal
In the global race toward faster, smarter manufacturing, a quiet revolution is underway in Singapore. Two founders, Hardik Dobariya and Alexandra Zhang, are reimagining how companies source custom-made parts. Their startup, Factorem, launched in 2020, has built an on-demand manufacturing platform powered by
Blockchain technology is increasingly being adopted by Chinese enterprises to enhance industrial efficiency, streamline operations, and improve transparency. By providing a decentralized, immutable ledger, blockchain allows companies to track production processes, manage supply chains, and automate business transactions securely. Industrial sectors such as
Chinese fintech is transforming global trade by enabling more efficient, transparent, and secure supply chain operations. Innovative platforms in payments, trade finance, and blockchain are helping businesses streamline processes, optimize logistics, and expand international trade participation. By integrating AI, big data, and digital
Cross-border trade involves complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and diverse regulatory environments, making it susceptible to inefficiencies, delays, and fraud. Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative tool to address these challenges by providing a secure, transparent, and tamper-proof platform for managing transactions, documentation,
Blockchain technology has emerged as a key tool for improving transparency, traceability, and efficiency in supply chains worldwide. In China, enterprises are increasingly adopting blockchain to address challenges in logistics, manufacturing, and food safety. The decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain enables all
The struggle to innovate amid global supply chain restrictions. Introduction China’s semiconductor sector has long been dominated by state-backed giants like SMIC and Huawei, but an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle lies with startups. In 2025, smaller firms are at the frontlines of
China dominates rare earths and lithium, but geopolitics threatens supply security. The Resource Foundation of Tech Semiconductors, EVs, and renewable energy, the three pillars of China’s future economy, all rely on one thing: critical minerals. From lithium and cobalt for batteries to rare
