Science & Technology
Can a Social Media Ban Really Protect Children?
In December 2024, Australia passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, requiring age-restricted social media platforms to take reasonable steps...
Why Does Bill Gates Want to Discuss AI Risks With China’s Xi Jinping?
Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks...
APEC 2026: Why China Chose Shenzhen to Showcase Its Technology Power
Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in November 2026, particularly given its reputation as China's Silicon Valley and a global hub...
Why Are China’s Humanoid Robot Makers Racing to Go Public?
Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, seeking to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million)...
When AI Chatbot Becomes a Political Actor
In Brazil’s 2026 election, a voter may ask a chatbot which candidate best matches her priorities. Under Resolution No. 23.755/2026, which amended Brazil’s standing electoral-propaganda...
Flying Blind: Why the Global South Needs Proximate-Risk AI for Food Security
A food crisis rarely arrives with a bang. It slips in quietly—through smaller bags of rice, thinner meals, and prices that change faster than...
The New East India Companies: How Tech Giants Are Colonizing the Global South for AI
For decades, historian’s discussion about colonialism has revolved around large armies, territorial conquests and vast empires. Yet, they often fail to focus on the...
SpaceX IPO Surge Fuels China Space Race Despite Persistent Tech Gap
The record $75 billion SpaceX initial public offering has intensified momentum in China’s commercial space industry, with startups accelerating fundraising and IPO plans to...
Digital Blackmail: The Hidden Architecture of Dependence
If you study the history of the British East India Trading Company, it’s astonishing that a company founded in London in 1600 managed to...
China’s Complex Relationship With Elon Musk: Hero or Villain?
In China, Elon Musk has gained both admiration and criticism. While he is seen as a visionary, he has faced scrutiny from regulators and...