Wang Mei: Renewable Energy Entrepreneur

Wang Mei: Renewable Energy Entrepreneur

Supporting Line: Building solar futures for China’s next generation. By: James O’Connor | EV & Mobility Analyst China’s energy transition is one of the most ambitious in history. At its heart are entrepreneurs like Wang Mei, a 32-year-old renewable energy founder who grew up in coal country, Shanxi

Liu Fang: Women’s Rights Advocate in Tech

Liu Fang: Women’s Rights Advocate in Tech

Supporting Line: Breaking barriers for female entrepreneurs in China’s startup scene. By: Liang Chen | Financial Journalist In China’s booming tech ecosystem, gender inequality remains a stubborn reality. Liu Fang, a 30-year-old venture capitalist from Beijing, has become a hero not only for her business success but also

Dr. Chen Rong: Fighting Rare Diseases with Biotech

Supporting Line: Pioneering affordable genetic therapies for underserved patients. By: Dr. Emily Carter | Tech Policy Analyst While China is famous for mass-scale health projects, Dr. Chen Rong, a 34-year-old biotech researcher in Beijing, has become a hero by focusing on the few—patients with rare genetic

Li Wei: The Innovator behind Rural EdTech

Li Wei: The Innovator behind Rural EdTech

Supporting Line: Bringing AI-powered classrooms to China’s villages. By: Sophia Wang | Senior Technology Correspondent China’s digital economy has grown at lightning speed, but the education gap between urban centers and rural villages has remained a pressing challenge. Li Wei, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Henan Province, has emerged

Zhang Qiang: Urban Planner for Smart Cities

Zhang Qiang: Urban Planner for Smart Cities

Supporting Line: Turning megacities into sustainable digital ecosystems. By: Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst China’s urban future is defined by megacities, but sustainability remains a critical challenge. Zhang Qiang, a 38-year-old urban planner from Shenzhen, has been hailed as a “Monthly Hero” for

Undersea Cables: China’s Quiet Influence in Global Internet Infrastructure

State-backed firms expand submarine cable networks linking Asia, Africa, and Europe.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst While attention often focuses on 5G and satellites, undersea cables carry more than 95% of the world’s internet traffic. In 2025, Chinese

The OS Alternative: China’s Quest to Replace Windows and Android

The OS Alternative: China’s Quest to Replace Windows and Android

Government agencies push adoption of homegrown operating systems like Kylin and HarmonyOS.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst China has long relied on U.S.-made operating systems like Windows and Android, but in 2025 the push for digital sovereignty has

Synthetic Data in China’s AI Training Race

Synthetic Data in China’s AI Training Race

Startups embrace synthetic datasets to overcome restrictions on real-world data.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst China’s AI sector is facing a data dilemma: stricter regulations on privacy and content limit access to large, real-world datasets. In response, startups

Smart Grids and Energy Security in China’s Mega-Cities

AI-driven grids promise efficiency but test infrastructure resilience.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst As China’s mega-cities grow, managing energy demand has become a national priority. By 2025, smart grid technology is transforming urban power systems, using AI, sensors,

Short Video 2.0: Beyond Douyin, New Entrants Redefine Content

Startups experiment with niche platforms for education, shopping, and professional use.✍️ By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, remains the undisputed leader in short video, but a new wave of startups is reshaping the market