IntroductionArtificial intelligence has become the central axis of China’s technology strategy. Since the State Council’s 2017 New Generation AI Development Plan, Beijing has framed AI not only as a growth engine but as a strategic asset. Today, China’s leading firms Baidu, Tencent, and
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,
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,
How Tencent’s founder adapts gaming, payments, and cloud for a new regulatory era. The Architect of China’s Super-App Unlike Jack Ma’s flamboyance or Zhang Yiming’s rapid scaling, Pony Ma (Ma Huateng) has built Tencent with a quiet, deliberate approach. Under his leadership, Tencent
How one young entrepreneur is transforming education access in underserved provinces. A Hero in the Classroom Each month, ChinaCrunch highlights a figure reshaping the nation’s future. This month’s hero is Liu Xiaoyun, a 28-year-old founder of a rural education technology startup that blends
