A former software developer has been sentenced to four years in prison for sabotaging his former employer’s network after leaving the company. Davis Lu, 55, was convicted of installing a “kill switch” on the network of his former employer by planting malicious code designed to
A stalkerware maker with a history of multiple data leaks and breaches now has a critical security vulnerability that allows anyone to take over any user account and steal their victim’s sensitive personal data, ChinaCrunch has confirmed. Independent security researcher Swarang Wade found the
From Factory Floor to Fortune Few business stories embody China’s rise as vividly as that of Zhou Qunfei. Once a factory worker, Zhou went on to found Lens Technology, the company behind the ultra-thin glass used in iPhones, Samsung devices, and countless other
A Defender in the Digital Age In China’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem, few figures embody the intersection of entrepreneurship and national security as much as Zhou Hongyi, the outspoken founder of Qihoo 360. Known for his red jacket, candid interviews, and fierce competitiveness,
How the founder’s global vision continues to shape ByteDance beyond TikTok. From Startup to Global Phenomenon When Zhang Yiming founded ByteDance in 2012, few predicted the company would become one of the most influential tech firms in the world. What started as a
How Hillhouse Capital reshaped China’s startup ecosystem and global investment flows. The Architect of Capital When it comes to China’s tech boom, entrepreneurs often take the spotlight Jack Ma, Pony Ma, Zhang Yiming. But behind many of these stories stands Zhang Lei, founder
How the BYD founder turned batteries into the foundation of the world’s biggest EV maker. From Batteries to Cars When Wang Chuanfu founded BYD in 1995, the company’s core business was rechargeable batteries. At the time, few imagined it would grow into the
Engineers, designers, and founders under 30 driving the battery revolution. A Generation Driving the Future China’s electric vehicle (EV) boom is often associated with giants like BYD, NIO, and CATL. Yet behind the headlines is a younger generation of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs
From food delivery giant to AI-powered lifestyle platform can Wang Xing reinvent Meituan for China’s next decade? The Architect of Modern Consumption In the story of China’s digital economy, few figures loom as large as Wang Xing, the founder and CEO of Meituan.
AI, IoT, and fintech integration drive China’s “digital cities,” reshaping governance and daily life. Building Digital Cities Over the past decade, China has quietly become a global leader in smart cities. From Hangzhou to Shenzhen, entire urban ecosystems are being redesigned with AI-driven
