High Hopes for Hainan Fade
Beijing’s plans for China’s southerly island province to become a thriving free trade zone and hub for foreign investment are falling short of expectations.
China Flexes Its Sanctions Muscle
Beijing is taking lessons from the U.S. as it attempts to get more international companies to comply with its sanctions.
Big Pharma Doubles Down on China
Foreign pharmaceutical firms are eyeing the world’s second largest market for profit opportunities as well as innovative assets.
Intel Gets Caught Up in the U.S.-China Rivalry
Criticism from a body with close ties to China’s top tech regulator signals increased scrutiny of the American chipmaker.
Stockpile Sticking Points
Policymakers from Kamala Harris down think the U.S. should build up its critical mineral reserves, but many details remain unclear.
Steeling for Trouble
China’s economic stimulus has brought some short term relief to its steel industry but the longer term picture still looks difficult.
Shein and Temu Face Up to a Frostier Future
The fast-growing Chinese e-commerce companies are changing tack as challenges to their cheap import models multiply.
The Academic Fault Line
As another major U.S. university ends its partnership in China, the future of higher education exchanges between the two countries looks bleak.
Plugging The Sanctions Gaps
Under Trump and Biden the U.S. has targeted hundreds of Chinese firms with a mishmash of sanctions and lists. But is the approach working?
The Roadblock Facing China’s Self-Driving Vehicles
How China’s autonomous driving companies fare in foreign markets will depend on whether they can soothe concerns over how they handle data.
How Wukong’s Success Could Transform China’s Video Games Industry
A game based on a classic Chinese novel has gained global popularity while meeting Beijing’s vision for the sector’s future.
China’s Port Power
A massive new Chinese-owned port in Peru is set to extend the country’s influence in South America.