Who is Shunwei Capital?
A look at the Beijing-based venture capital firm whose Xiaomi connections have helped skyrocket it to success.
Nigel Inkster on Tech, Taiwan and Intelligence
The former British intelligence officer and China specialist talks about the U.S. and China's tech rivalry, countering Chinese interference, and the future of TikTok.
Hong Kong’s New Crypto Creditor
A look at ZA Bank: the firm’s ties to Chinese online insurer Zhongan Insurance, potential parallels with Silvergate Bank, and what Hong Kong’s crypto openness...
Rare Earth Reshore
The EU desperately wants to 'de-risk' its reliance on China, especially for rare earths — the critical minerals that are essential for today's technologies. But...
Playing Both Sides?
Can the U.S. fund and build domestic supply chains for batteries without China?
Golden Grip
Golden shares are giving Beijing more control over Chinese tech companies, and stoking concern in Washington.
Temu’s Big Haul
A look at Pinduoduo’s U.S.-based sister company, Temu, and how it is changing the typical online shopping experience in America.
The Sanctions Sieve
The U.S. government is trying to stop China from selling chips to Russia that aid its war effort. It’s failing. A new investigation by The...
China’s Crane Reign
A look at ZPMC: how it came to dominate ports around the world; its role in Chinese foreign policy; and the consequences of its links...
The Censorship Drag
Given Beijing’s grip on information, can China’s AI companies build a chatbot to rival ChatGPT?
Chinese Tech Feels the SVB Effect
The collapse of the Californian bank has exposed the financial ties between U.S. finance and Chinese start-ups.
China’s Fierce EV Price War
Foreign and domestic auto makers are slashing prices while a battle for battery market share is underway too.