Insights

Beijing is backing strategic tech like drones and chips as general venture funds dry up.

With Xiaohongshu-inspired design and TikTok’s global pull, Lemon8 is gaining traction abroad.

Gracer’s success underscores Chinese used clothing as an economic mainstay across Africa’s markets.

In just months, Labubu’s Thai fan base has made Pop Mart’s biggest overseas success story.

Beijing eyes reusable rockets as concerns rise over a possible “Great Firewall” in orbit.

Beyond tech hubs like Beijing and Shanghai, China’s smaller cities reveal a different dimension of AI’s business impact.

As open-source models and high costs squeeze the market, leading Chinese AI firms consider dropping pre-trained models for a clearer path to profitability.

The US EV industry is running into roadblocks, and a mix of political resistance and outdated strategies could be the root cause.