After emerging as the global leader in electric vehicles, China is now setting its sights on another fast-growing technology: autonomous transportation. Across several Chinese cities, self-driving taxis are moving from experimental projects to everyday reality, raising questions about whether the country can achieve the same level of success in the robotaxi industry as it has… Continue reading Can China Replicate Its Electric Vehicle Success in the Robotaxi Market?
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China and the U.S. Are Winning Different AI Races — For Now
The global competition in artificial intelligence is no longer a simple head-to-head contest. Instead, China and the United States are leading in different areas, creating a dynamic race where either side could ultimately take the lead. Two Different Strengths The United States continues to dominate in cutting-edge AI research and advanced model development. Its ecosystem… Continue reading China and the U.S. Are Winning Different AI Races — For Now
China Is Losing More Than Just Two Ports in Panama
Panama’s decision to cancel Chinese-linked port contracts at both ends of the Panama Canal marks more than a routine legal ruling — it reflects a broader geopolitical shift in the region. By voiding the concessions held by a Hong Kong–based firm, Panama has effectively reduced China’s footprint at one of the world’s most critical trade… Continue reading China Is Losing More Than Just Two Ports in Panama
Can China Turn Around Its Demographic Freefall?
Madison, Wisconsin — China’s latest population data has delivered another stark reminder of the scale of its demographic challenge. The country recorded just 7.92 million births in 2025, down sharply from 9.54 million the year before. That figure is not only far below recent expectations, but also barely more than half of the 14 million-plus… Continue reading Can China Turn Around Its Demographic Freefall?
China’s Dual-Use Export Ban on Japan Marks a Sharper Turn in Economic Tensions
China’s decision to impose export controls on goods with both civilian and military applications destined for Japan represents a significant escalation in an already strained bilateral relationship. The move, announced by Beijing this week, has the potential to disrupt established trade patterns and deepen economic uncertainty between two of Asia’s largest economies. At the center… Continue reading China’s Dual-Use Export Ban on Japan Marks a Sharper Turn in Economic Tensions
How China Is Building a Consumer-Driven Economy
China is undergoing a profound economic transition, one that is reshaping not only its own development path but also the future of global growth. After decades of relying on manufacturing, exports, and large-scale investment, the country is steadily moving toward an economy powered by services and domestic consumption. This shift marks a turning point in… Continue reading How China Is Building a Consumer-Driven Economy
How currency shift favours south Korea as China’s new bargain travel hotspot
According to Korean Tourism Organisation, 4.7 million Chinese tourists have already visited south Korea in the first 10 months of 2025, which is more than the total number of visitors for the entire last year. Recent movements in Asian currencies are beginning to influence travel decisions across the region, particularly among Chinese tourists weighing… Continue reading How currency shift favours south Korea as China’s new bargain travel hotspot
Honda to cut down production at plants in Japan and China due to shortage of semiconductor chips
Honda Motor will have to cut down production at plants in Japan and China in coming weeks, due to fallout of the global chip shortage. The company will halt output in Japan on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, a spokesperson mentioned on Thursday, without specifying which plants will be affected. Moreover, its three facilities in… Continue reading Honda to cut down production at plants in Japan and China due to shortage of semiconductor chips