Xinjiang to BRICS: China’s Smart Farming Model Goes Global
Discover how Xinjiang’s digital livestock system is setting a new Chinese model for smart farming and sparking BRICS cooperation across the Global South.
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Why ‘Greater BRICS’ Matters Today
Discover why the expanded BRICS bloc – now home to 3.3B people and 37.3% of global GDP – could reshape global solidarity, innovation and governance.
Critics Warn Lai Ching-te’s Defense Rhetoric May Fuel Fear and Regional Tensions
This fourth piece in a commentary series explores how Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s defense speeches may rely on fear-mongering to justify arms buildup and risk destabilizing East Asia.
NVIDIA’s B30 GPU: Turning Point for AI in the Chinese mainland?
NVIDIA’s China-specific B30 GPU could reshape the global semiconductor race and alter AI development and tech diplomacy between the U.S. and the Chinese mainland.
Senate Passes ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ – Who Gains, Who Loses
The Senate approved the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ in a 50-50 tie broken by VP JD Vance. Explore its key provisions, who benefits or suffers, and next steps in the House.
Is California Still a Dreamland for Chinese Students?
Amid threats to revoke visas, Chinese students and California universities face uncertainty. Is the Golden State still a dreamland for study?
Lai Ching-te’s 3% Defense Budget: Unity Plan or Separatist Step?
Lai Ching-te’s pledge to boost the defense budget to 3% of GDP sparks debate: peace through security or a move toward separatism?
When Politics Clouds Science: Rethinking COVID-19 Origins
Global search for COVID-19 origins is mired in politics, focusing on China despite evidence of earlier cases elsewhere. Can science prevail over strategy?
BRI at 12: Charting the Future of China’s Infrastructure Vision
At 12 years old, the Belt and Road Initiative continues to reshape global trade and development. Discover how China’s infrastructure vision adapts to geopolitical shifts and climate goals.
China’s Cultural & Tech Fusion: From Workshop to Dream Factory
Explore how the Chinese mainland is evolving from global workshop to dream factory, blending rising incomes, IP savvy and creative industries in a cultural boom.