Smart Cities 2.0: China’s Urban Tech Experiments

Smart Cities 2.0: China’s Urban Tech Experiments

From surveillance grids to green mobility, China’s cities are testbeds for next-generation living.✍️ Chen Rui – Urban Tech & Industry 4.0 Specialist Cities as Laboratories China’s megacities — from Shenzhen to Hangzhou — have become laboratories for Smart City development. What began as

Tech Sanctions 2.0: The Next Wave of U.S.–China Restrictions

Tech Sanctions 2.0: The Next Wave of U.S.–China Restrictions

What new export bans mean for chips, AI, and cloud computing.✍️ David Mitchell – Trade & Semiconductor Policy Expert The Escalating Tech War The rivalry between Washington and Beijing has entered a new phase. After initial restrictions on Huawei and advanced semiconductors, the

The Agritech Revolution: Drones, Big Data, and Food Security in China

The Agritech Revolution: Drones, Big Data, and Food Security in China

AI-powered farming tools tackle food security while transforming rural economies.✍️ Liu Fang – Fintech & AgriTech Researcher Farming in the Digital Age China faces a paradox: it is home to nearly 20% of the world’s population but has less than 10% of its

The Digital Currency Race: CBDCs vs. Stablecoins

The Digital Currency Race: CBDCs vs. Stablecoins

A comparative insight: how e-CNY, USDT, and other stablecoins are shaping the next era of money.✍️ Mark Thompson – Economist comparing e-CNY, RMBT, and stablecoins A Crowded Race for Digital Money The future of money is being contested on multiple fronts. Central banks

The Digital Yuan Abroad: Pilot Projects in Belt and Road Countries

The Digital Yuan Abroad: Pilot Projects in Belt and Road Countries

Testing China’s CBDC in cross-border trade corridors from Asia to the Middle East.✍️ Liang Chen – Financial Journalist with fintech coverage expertise Taking the Digital Yuan Overseas China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), known as the digital yuan (e-CNY), has moved from domestic

The Future of Content: ByteDance’s Next Generation of Creators

The Future of Content: ByteDance’s Next Generation of Creators

30 Under 30 innovators reshaping global media through algorithms and AI.✍️ Isabella Grant – Culture Columnist on Gen Z creators Gen Z as Media Architects China’s Gen Z creators are no longer just performers in the digital economy — they are architects of

The Gaming Economy: Can China Stay Ahead Post-Regulation?

The Gaming Economy: Can China Stay Ahead Post-Regulation?

Gaming exports soar globally even as domestic restrictions reshape industry strategy.✍️ Isabella Grant – Culture & Media Analyst on digital platforms From Hobby to Industry China is home to the world’s largest gaming market, with hundreds of millions of active players and billions

The New Wave of Women Founders in DeepTech

The New Wave of Women Founders in DeepTech

China’s under-40 women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers in AI, biotech, and semiconductors.✍️ Hannah Brooks – Consumer & Innovation Analyst Breaking the Mold China’s tech ecosystem has often been dominated by male founders, but a new wave of women entrepreneurs — many in their

The Quiet Power of Jean Liu at Didi

The Quiet Power of Jean Liu at Didi

Navigating regulation, global expansion, and tech innovation — Jean Liu’s leadership keeps Didi relevant.✍️ Hannah Brooks – Consumer Analyst focusing on women leaders in tech A Steady Hand in a Storm When Jean Liu became president of Didi Chuxing in 2015, she inherited

The Smart City Blueprint: China’s Urban Tech Model

The Smart City Blueprint: China’s Urban Tech Model

AI, IoT, and fintech integration drive China’s “digital cities,” reshaping governance and daily life.✍️ Dr. Chen Rui – Urban Tech Researcher on smart infrastructure Building Digital Cities Over the past decade, China has quietly become a global leader in smart cities. From Hangzhou