Who’s Who: China’s AI Industry
The Wire profiles the leading figures in the Chinese AI ecosystem from which DeepSeek and other companies are emerging.
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Who’s Who on Trump’s China Team
The Trump administration contains a mix of longtime China hawks and businessmen who built their fortunes partly upon U.S.-China relations.
China’s Year of Record Trade
China’s trade surplus hit a record in 2024, but the threat of U.S. tariffs looms.
Fiona Cunningham on How China Wields Its Weapons of War
The political scientist explains a new theory for understanding China’s military strategy.
How Chinese Is TP-Link?
The electronics firm has tried to separate its U.S. arm from China as national security concerns mount.
The Risks in Tesla’s China Supply Chain
Tesla’s local supply chain is vast — and has contained links to U.S. sanctioned companies.
Has the Curtain Dropped on Chinese Cinema?
A dismal year for the Chinese box office is set to end with just one Hollywood movie in the top ten by revenue.
Shirley Kan on 45 Years of the Taiwan Relations Act
The analyst discusses the legacy of the legislation that continues to define the U.S.-Taiwan partnership.
Could Chinese Cars Still Enter the United States?
Some Chinese car companies are still hoping to enter U.S. markets, despite proposed restrictions that are thought to be a fatal blow to their global ambitions.
Bad-tasting Medicine
Deep linkages exist between forced labor in Xinjiang and the global pharmaceutical supply chain, according to a new report.
The Robotics Risk Tightrope
The Biden administration has tried to prevent critical technologies from reaching China. But researchers at American universities still often collaborate with Chinese peers in those same areas.
Seth Jones on Rebuilding the U.S. Defense Base
The international security expert explains how China’s defense base is catching up to that of the United States, and what Washington can do about it.