And in the next few years it plans to launch the world’s biggest space telescope, the world’s heaviest rocket, and a space station to rival the ISS. Read more »
Multibillion-dollar companies like Alibaba and Tencent have thrived thanks to a government that provided incentives but otherwise let them grow. Can they count on that in the future? Read more »
It used to be that while Google wanted China, China really needed Google. Not any more. Read more »
Payment apps like Alipay and WeChat transformed daily life in China. The West won’t see a similar payments revolution—and that might even be a good thing. Read more »
Shenzhen flooded the world with cheap gadgets. Can it now become what Silicon Valley never did—a global hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing? Read more »
The next generation of wireless technology promises much faster speeds while using less power. No wonder Beijing is throwing everything at getting there first. Read more »
China was no good at cars. Then EVs came along. Read more »
24M is reducing manufacturing costs by stripping out extraneous materials – and just got $22 million to begin building its first commercial factory. Read more »
Technology is making people unhinged and violent. Can an algorithm stop them? Read more »
The country has struggled for decades to build a competitive semiconductor industry. In making specialized AI chips, though, it’s got a head start. Read more »