China

Imagine the impact on European civilization of a series of Imperial dynasties maintaining the self-same style and significance from Caesar Augustus until the First World War. Now imagine such a civilization existing on the other side of the planet – unaware of Greek philosophy, the alphabet, Roman governance, Christianity, feudalism, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment or […]

There’s a powerful technical and institutional apparatus we’ve come to accept as having the final word on what we can and cannot do/share/see/say online, and it’s not the legal system. Rather, decisions about what billions of users can do on a handful of large tech platforms are left to the “trust and safety” teams inside

I’ve been chasing reports of deserted towns and have yet to find one. Over and over, I would read articles in the international press claiming that China is building towns that are never inhabited–only to find something very different upon arrival. Ordos, the most famous ‘ghost city,’ took ten years to populate but now has

Timeless predictions often captivate our imagination, reflecting hopes and fears that transcend generations. Despite the passage of time, some forecasts and memes refuse to fade, clinging to relevance as they echo through history. Predictions 1990. China’s economy has come to a halt. The Economist 1996. China’s economy will face a hard landing. The Economist 1998.

When it comes to making money on infrastructure, China has set a global benchmark with its innovative approaches and strategic investments. The country’s infrastructure development is not just about construction but is intricately linked to economic growth and geopolitical influence. From sprawling high-speed rail networks and state-of-the-art airports to expansive ports and cutting-edge urban developments,

In the rapidly evolving world of global economics and technological advancement, spending one year in China today can offer a perspective vastly different from a lifetime in America. The accomplishments of China in 2021 alone are staggering: from eradicating extreme poverty and achieving near-universal home ownership to mastering COVID-19 with a death rate significantly lower