China vs U.S. Tech Rivalry: The Economic Cost of Decoupling

From chips to cloud services, how bifurcation impacts growth.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst The technology rivalry between China and the United States has deepened into a structural decoupling. What began with restrictions on Huawei and semiconductor exports

Battery Metals and China’s Industrial Strategy

Lithium, cobalt, and nickel: how resource security drives Beijing’s tech ambitions.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst China’s rapid expansion in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics is underpinned by one critical factor: secure access to battery metals.

AI Race in China: From Foundation Models to Real-World Applications

Chinese AI firms pivot from large language models to practical deployments in healthcare, finance, and logistics. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been at the heart of China’s digital transformation strategy for the past decade. In the early 2020s, the focus was largely on

5G to 6G: China’s Next Leap in Telecom Innovation

Shenzhen and Shanghai research hubs prepare for the next generation of connectivity.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst China was among the first to roll out nationwide 5G networks, and now the country is setting its sights on the

30 Under 30 – From Labs to Unicorns: Biotech Founders Under 30 Changing Healthcare

How Guo Chen, a 28-year-old scientist-turned-entrepreneur, is pioneering gene therapy solutions for rare diseases in China. 📝 By Sophia Wang | Health & Science Correspondent From University Lab to Startup Ambition Guo Chen (28) grew up in Chongqing, a city perched on the

The Smart City Builders – Innovators Under 30 Designing Urban Futures

Profile: Shen Yu (26) – Tech designer building IoT-enabled urban planning systems in Shenzhen By: Dr. Emily Carter | Tech Policy Analyst Shenzhen as a Living Laboratory In the heart of China’s Greater Bay Area, 26-year-old Shen Yu is making waves as one

The Smart City Builders – Innovators Under 30 Designing Urban Futures

Profile: Shen Yu (26) – Tech designer building IoT-enabled urban planning systems in Shenzhen By: Dr. Emily Carter | Tech Policy Analyst Shenzhen: China’s Living Lab At only 26, Shen Yu is helping reshape Shenzhen, the city known as China’s “Silicon Valley,” into

Robotics Revolutionaries – Gen Z Engineers Behind China’s Service Robots

Profile: Xu Ming (24) – Roboticist at a Shenzhen startup developing eldercare robots By: Dr. Emily Carter | Tech & Innovation Correspondent The Rise of Service Robots in China China is not only a global leader in manufacturing robots for factories but also

High-Speed Rail Engineers – Gen Z Minds Driving China’s Next Rail Expansion

By: Jonathan Reyes | Macro & Infrastructure Editor China’s Young Rail Visionaries China’s high-speed rail (HSR) is already the largest in the world — stretching over 40,000 km — but the next chapter is being written by Gen Z engineers. These under-30 talents

Green Finance Innovators – Gen Z Driving China’s Sustainable Fintech Future

By: Alexandra Chen | Fintech & Sustainability Analyst A New Wave in Finance Across China’s bustling fintech hubs in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou, a new generation of innovators under 30 is transforming how finance supports the environment. These Green Finance Innovators are not