China’s AI Education Whitepaper: How AI Is Redefining Career Paths for Chinese Students
A new report maps which skills matter — and which don’t — in the age of AI On June 13, 2026, 36Kr Research Institute and Shinyway Education jointly released the…
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China’s Biotech Sector Attracts Record Foreign Investment Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Global pharma giants increase China R&D spending as the domestic innovation ecosystem matures Foreign pharmaceutical and biotech companies invested a record $12.8 billion in China-based R&D operations in 2025, according…
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China’s Healthcare AI Revolution: From Diagnosis to Drug Discovery
AI is transforming Chinese healthcare faster than almost any other sector China’s healthcare AI market reached $4.2 billion in 2025, growing 55% year-on-year, according to data from the China Academy…
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The New Geopolitics of Manufacturing: How China, the US, and Europe Are Redrawing the Industrial Map
Three competing visions for the future of global manufacturing are colliding The global manufacturing landscape is being reshaped by three competing policy visions: China’s state-directed industrial upgrading, America’s tariff-driven reshoring,…
How Lower-Tier Cities Are Becoming China’s Next Growth Engine
The consumption boom is moving from Shanghai and Beijing to cities most foreigners have never heard of China’s economic growth engine is shifting geographically. Cities like Linyi (Shandong), Mianyang (Sichuan),…
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The AI Race in 2026: Where China and the US Actually Stand
Beyond the hype, a more nuanced picture of competition and complementarity The AI competition between China and the US is often framed as a simple race with a single winner.…
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Rare Earths, Lithium, Gallium: How China Controls the Minerals That Power Modern Technology
China’s dominance in critical mineral processing gives it leverage over global supply chains China processes approximately 90% of the world’s rare earth elements, 70% of its lithium, and 80% of…
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The CATL Supplier Network: How One Company’s Ecosystem Shapes China’s Battery Supply Chain
CATL’s 80+ company investment portfolio creates a vertically integrated battery empire CATL’s influence extends far beyond battery manufacturing. The company’s corporate venture capital arm has invested in over 80 companies…
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China’s Industrial Supplier Ecosystem: From Low-Cost to High-Tech in a Decade
Chinese suppliers have quietly become indispensable to global manufacturing A decade ago, “Made in China” meant cheap assembly with components sourced from Japan, Germany, and the US. Today, Chinese suppliers…
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Instant Commerce, KOL Premiums, AI Personalization: The 8 Trends Reshaping China’s Digital Marketplace
Content-driven discovery, AI-powered personalization, and the rise of lower-tier cities define China’s e-commerce in 2026 China’s digital consumption exceeded 23.8 trillion yuan ($3.39 trillion) in 2025, making it the world’s…
