China tech companies

China envisions a system of patient capital where investors are committed to supporting hard tech companies through high-risk, high-reward R&D. So far, it has had limited success.

China faces a paradox: structural challenges and slowing growth associated with the old economy, and a high-tech, globally competitive industrial sector in the new economy.

"Many people know of Huawei either as a smartphone brand, or a foreign firm with a history of intellectual property theft problems, but Huawei is more than either of those things."

Once a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial activity, China’s startup scene is now facing significant challenges as venture capital funding drops.

Germany’s decision to exclude ZTE and Huawei parts from its 5G networks stems from geopolitical anxieties and strategic concerns.

Cloud services are a critical part of AI training – which is why they are now under scrutiny by U.S. regulators.

The strategic shift of Chinese tech companies toward overseas markets underscores a critical juncture in China’s technological trajectory. 

The East Asian countries that escaped the middle income trap did so on the backs of strong private enterprises. China is hamstringing its own corporate giants.

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has had a tough awakening that it needs to balance control and censorship with freedom for technological development.

In addition to cloud services, cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure and services, China is also looking to Southeast Asia for its potential in AI.

The fundamental mindset of Chinese tech companies is still driven by short-term profit, and they have always looked to the state to sponsor technological leaps.

Following reports that CFIUS is seeking to force Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from the popular app, both TikTok and China's government hit back.