When Michelle Xia returned to China in 2008 after two decades abroad, she didn’t plan on becoming the CEO of one of the country’s most exciting biotech firms. But her decision to co-found Akeso in 2012 with just $3 million in angel funding would ultimately place her company and China’s entire biotech sector on the […]
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China is taking decisive steps to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem, launching two major investigations aimed at creating a fairer market environment for its domestic chipmakers and ensuring long-term industry stability. On September 13, the Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain analogue integrated circuits (ICs) such as interface chips and gate
China has given Hong Kong’s research ecosystem a powerful boost by aligning its State Key Laboratories (SKLs) with the country’s most strategic science and technology priorities, with quantum research now taking center stage. The revamp is not just a reshuffling of labs, but a strong signal that Hong Kong will play an increasingly important role
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China is not just participating in the global energy transition, it is leading it. A new report by London-based think tank Ember confirms that China’s manufacturing strength, strategic investments, and long-term vision have made it the driving force behind the world’s clean energy shift, accelerating decarbonization worldwide. China’s government recognized early that the fossil fuel-centered
China’s international services trade is entering a new growth phase, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This momentum was on full display at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), where exhibitors highlighted technologies designed to enhance both consumer experiences and industrial efficiency. Among the most eye-catching innovations
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Alibaba Group is stepping up its competition with Meituan in China’s hyper-competitive local services sector with the launch of a new AI-powered ranking system on its Amap navigation app. The feature, unveiled Wednesday at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, is designed to position Amap as a lifestyle gateway for users by curating rankings of restaurants, hotels,
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China’s path toward a crewed lunar landing has taken another decisive step forward. On August 15, engineers successfully conducted a powerful ground test of the Long March 10 rocket’s first-stage propulsion system, marking a key milestone in the nation’s next-generation space program. The test, carried out at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan Province,
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China’s leading humanoid robotics company, Unitree Robotics, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the firm at 50 billion yuan ($7 billion), marking one of the largest technology listings in the country in recent years. The IPO is expected to test investor appetite for humanoid robots, a sector where China is
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Ant Group, the Chinese financial technology giant founded by Alibaba’s Jack Ma, is stepping up its ambitions in the semiconductor sector with a fresh wave of investments into domestic chip companies. Over the past ten days, the company, through its investment arm Yunya Enterprise Management Consulting, has secured stakes in three Chinese firms specializing in
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has officially entered the Israeli electric vehicle market, unveiling three new models under its Aion brand at a launch event near Tel Aviv. Hosted by local importer Orion Mobility, the debut underscores China’s growing dominance in the Middle Eastern EV sector. The lineup includes the compact SUVs Aion V
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