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?

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

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

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

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

The Vision of Wang Xing: Meituan’s Next Act Beyond Delivery

From food delivery giant to AI-powered lifestyle platform — can Wang Xing reinvent Meituan for China’s next decade?✍️ Zhang Wei – Business Historian focusing on Chinese entrepreneurs The Architect of Modern Consumption In the story of China’s digital economy, few figures loom as

The Young Voices Behind China’s EV Supply Chain

Engineers, designers, and founders under 30 driving the battery revolution.✍️ Chen Mei – Entrepreneur Writer focusing on EV innovators 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

Wang Chuanfu: BYD’s EV King

How the BYD founder turned batteries into the foundation of the world’s biggest EV maker.✍️ James O’Connor – EV & Mobility Analyst From Batteries to Cars When Wang Chuanfu founded BYD in 1995, the company’s core business was rechargeable batteries. At the time,

Zhang Lei and Hillhouse: The Power of Capital in Tech

How Hillhouse Capital reshaped China’s startup ecosystem and global investment flows.✍️ Mark Thompson – Economist covering venture capital and fintech intersections The Architect of Capital When it comes to China’s tech boom, entrepreneurs often take the spotlight — Jack Ma, Pony Ma, Zhang

Zhang Yiming and the ByteDance Legacy

How the founder’s global vision continues to shape ByteDance beyond TikTok.✍️ Isabella Grant – Culture & Media Analyst on tech-driven platforms From Startup to Global Phenomenon When Zhang Yiming founded ByteDance in 2012, few predicted the company would become one of the most