Vladimir Putin’s war machine sputters in drone age
War & securityArchived in full
Ukraine’s innovations cut into Russia’s manpower advantage
Financial TimesJune 21, 20267 min read
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Weekend Long Read: How a Free Lunch Helps With a Quiet Crisis in Aging Rural China
SocietyArchived in full
A free lunch program in rural Shandong reveals a quieter crisis in elder care and nutrition.
Caixin GlobalJune 20, 20269 min read
Europe’s Making Fewer Cars and Lots of Them Are Actually Chinese
IndustryArchived in full
A Stellantis deal with Dongfeng, Volkswagen’s openness to similar agreements and BMW’s low forecast margin raise concerns that the automakers’ decline is irreversible.
BloombergJune 19, 202611 min read
President Trump Has a Pool Problem. The Nation Has Thoughts.
Public worksArchived in full
People are flocking to see the algae-streaked reflecting pool and are eager to weigh in on the solution.
The Wall Street JournalJune 18, 20264 min read
China Is Pulling Up the Ladder Behind It
DevelopmentArchived in full
How Beijing’s Export Strategy Will Keep Poor Countries Poor
Foreign AffairsJune 18, 202611 min read
JD Vance on the Morality of the Trump Administration
PoliticsArchived in full
I asked the vice president what is Christian about this White House.
The New York TimesJune 18, 202649 min read
The Coming Quantum National Security Crisis
National securityArchived in full
China and Russia Are Harvesting Encrypted Secrets—and Getting Closer to Cracking Them
Foreign AffairsJune 17, 20269 min read
China Tightens Control Over Strategic Minerals With Sweeping New Rules
IndustryArchived in full
China has implemented sweeping new regulations governing the entire lifecycle of strategic minerals.
Caixin GlobalJune 17, 20262 min read
China Retail Sales Shrink for First Time Since 2022 in Blow to Economy
EconomyArchived in full
China’s retail sales unexpectedly contracted in May, marking their first decline since late 2022.
Caixin GlobalJune 16, 20262 min read
In Depth: China’s Humanoid Robot Boom Sparks Fears of Bruising Price Wars
TechnologyArchived in full
A rush of new entrants into China’s humanoid robotics industry is stirring concern over overcrowding and price wars.
Caixin GlobalJune 15, 20266 min read
Cover Story: When Employees Leave, Their AI Clones Carry on Working
TechnologyArchived in full
Companies are using AI to capture workers’ decision-making logic, communication styles and personality traits.
Caixin GlobalJune 14, 20269 min read
China’s Gig Economy Boom Cools, Widening a Blue-Collar Divide
LaborArchived in full
Blue-collar work in China is undergoing a shakeout as once-fast-growing platform jobs slow or shrink.
Caixin GlobalJune 10, 202610 min read
China Leans on Younger Seniors to Solve Rural Elder-Care Crisis
SocietyArchived in full
Facing a rapidly aging population and the hollowing out of rural households, China is formalizing a novel solution for elderly care.
Caixin GlobalMay 7, 20265 min read
China’s Labor Market Faces Severe Structural Mismatch, Report Finds
LaborArchived in full
China’s labor market is facing a severe structural mismatch, with fierce competition for white-collar roles and shortages in blue-collar work.
Caixin GlobalApril 10, 20264 min read