Navigating regulation, global expansion, and tech innovation Jean Liu’s leadership keeps Didi relevant. A Steady Hand in a Storm When Jean Liu became president of Didi Chuxing in 2015, she inherited a company in the throes of China’s ride-hailing wars. Within two years,
The New Wave of Women Founders in DeepTech China’s under-40 women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers in AI, biotech, and semiconductors. Breaking the Mold China’s tech ecosystem has often been dominated by male founders, but a new wave of women entrepreneurs many in their
Gaming exports soar globally even as domestic restrictions reshape industry strategy. From Hobby to Industry China is home to the world’s largest gaming market, with hundreds of millions of active players and billions in revenue from mobile and PC titles. For years, Chinese
30 Under 30 innovators reshaping global media through algorithms and AI. Gen Z as Media Architects China’s Gen Z creators are no longer just performers in the digital economy they are architects of content ecosystems. On platforms like Douyin and TikTok (owned by
A comparative insight: how e-CNY, USDT, and other stablecoins are shaping the next era of money. A Crowded Race for Digital Money The future of money is being contested on multiple fronts. Central banks are rolling out CBDCs (central bank digital currencies), fintech
AI-powered farming tools tackle food security while transforming rural economies. 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 arable land. As urbanization accelerates and climate
What new export bans mean for chips, AI, and cloud computing. The Escalating Tech War The rivalry between Washington and Beijing has entered a new phase. After initial restrictions on Huawei and advanced semiconductors, the U.S. is rolling out “Tech Sanctions 2.0” a
From surveillance grids to green mobility, China’s cities are testbeds for next-generation living. Cities as Laboratories China’s megacities from Shenzhen to Hangzhou have become laboratories for Smart City development. What began as experiments in traffic management and surveillance has evolved into integrated urban
Under-30 founders using AI, drones, and e-commerce to empower rural communities. From Villages to Startups For decades, China’s rural regions were seen as lagging behind booming megacities. But a new generation of young innovators many under 30 is changing that narrative. Using drones,
How Baidu’s founder is pushing forward in large-language models and autonomous driving. Baidu’s AI Transformation When Robin Li co-founded Baidu in 2000, it was China’s answer to Google a search engine that became a household name. But in 2025, Baidu is no longer
