How Peking University’s molecular imaging breakthrough in lithography is reshaping the global semiconductor race, as nations pivot toward technological sovereignty amid escalating US-China tech tensions.
China’s COMAC C919 jet is accelerating its commercial rollout with new orders & routes. But can it truly break the Boeing-Airbus duopoly? An analysis of its state-backed rise & reliance on Western tech.
China controls 90% of global rare earth elements—critical for EVs, wind turbines, and advanced weapons. Explore how Beijing uses pricing strategies, export controls, and domestic subsidies to turn mineral dominance into geopolitical leverage. Learn why the West struggles to break its dependency.
The US private capital-led approach is hamstrung by political fragmentation and short-termism, while Beijing’s state-driven model builds for strategic ambition, creating a gap that Washington seems powerless to close.
The ancient dream of bottling a star inched closer to reality in a Hangzhou laboratory. In January 2025, China’s Experimental…