The struggle to innovate amid global supply chain restrictions. Introduction China’s semiconductor sector has long been dominated by state-backed giants like SMIC and Huawei, but an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle lies with startups. In 2025, smaller firms are at the frontlines of
China dominates rare earths and lithium, but geopolitics threatens supply security. The Resource Foundation of Tech Semiconductors, EVs, and renewable energy, the three pillars of China’s future economy, all rely on one thing: critical minerals. From lithium and cobalt for batteries to rare
How Beijing is adapting to chip restrictions with local innovation and supply chain redesign. The Sanctions Shock In 2019, U.S. sanctions cut Chinese firms off from advanced chips and the equipment needed to make them. The move was designed to choke China’s technological
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
