Darren Byler on Terror Capitalism and Digital Control in Xinjiang
The scholar talks about conducting research on Xinjiang; the ‘dataveillance’ and ‘smart factory’ system in place there; and the tech breakthroughs that have come out...
The TikTok Experiment
Can a program with Oracle help the popular Chinese social media app continue to operate in the U.S.?
Solar Suppliers
A look at the current leaders of the solar manufacturing race: who they are, how they got so big, and their prospects of staying at...
China’s Innovation Renovation
Zhongguancun, a neighborhood in Beijing, has long been called 'China's Silicon Valley.' But after achieving remarkable success, Zhongguancun is now undergoing something of a makeover...
China’s Golden Tech Grab
Golden-share arrangements might serve the Chinese government’s interests, but they won't protect tech firms.
The Hikvision Tipping Point?
The U.S. is reportedly considering a drastic move against the security camera company.
Good U.S.-China Strategic Competition
Strategic competition tends to be viewed as a worrisome, even threatening, prospect. It need not be.
Little Giants, Big Expectations
A look at the companies involved in Beijing's new initiative as well as its European analogues and why some people aren’t so sure of its...
Measuring and Mis-measuring China’s Scientific Rise
China’s ability to conduct world-class research is improving, but likely much more slowly and steadily than most headlines insist.
The Chip Champion?
Determined to keep China locked out of the chip supply chain, the U.S. government is doubling down on efforts to reshore advanced semiconductor manufacturing. But...
Layoff Land
Unprecedented layoffs at some of China's biggest tech firms indicate wavering growth.
Who is Qiming Venture Partners?
Meet the venture capital firm that's betting big on China and raising significant U.S. institutional money in the process.