25 Nov 2021
More recent developments
March 10, 2026
Beijing tackles its compute shortage with a push for public cloud
Looks like Beijing is reversing its policy stance on cloud deployments. The 2026 Government Work Report contained an interesting line, calling on officials to: “[S]upport the development of public cloud." ICYDK: The term "public cloud", meaning cloud computing companies selling… Read More »
March 10, 2026
China digs in for a long fight on semiconductors
Beijing just signaled it's playing the long game on semiconductors. The Government Work Report, released at the 2026 Two Sessions, referred to semiconductors as a "pillar industry," alongside aerospace and biopharma. That means semis are seen as a load-bearing sector… Read More »
March 6, 2026
Xi Jinping pushes whole-of-nation tech drive
Xi Jinping is leaving nothing on the table when it comes to China's tech push. On March 5, the big man spoke with delegates from Jiangsu province at the National People's Congress (NPC). In case you're wondering, on top of… Read More »