China Outside China

The Chinese innovation, competition and cross-cultural friction changing the rules of global tech and what it means for the world

Two women walk through a modern office space, one carrying a laptop and phone, while the other has a tablet. In the background, office chairs and various workspace items are visible, creating a dynamic atmosphere.

China Outside China 17 December 2024

China’s AI elite rethink their Silicon Valley dream jobs

The West may lose out in the talent race amid U.S. national security and immigration hurdles

By Yvonne Lau

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China Outside China 27 November 2024

Breaking down the world’s tariffs against China’s tech industry

President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have targeted China with tariffs, too.

By Selina Cheng

A hand holding a smartphone is positioned above scattered papers, with a document scanning app displayed on the phone's screen and an Indian flag header.

China Outside China 26 November 2024

India banned a Chinese app four years ago. Government agencies are still using it

CamScanner was one of 59 Chinese apps the Indian government banned in 2020, amid a border conflict with China.

By Ananya Bhattacharya

A storage area with stacked black packages on the left and a tall stack of white and red mailing boxes on the right. In the background, there is a wallpaper depicting a city skyline featuring the Empire State Building. Some handwritten labels are attached to the walls and boxes.

China Outside China 15 November 2024

The U.S. Chinese immigrants running Temu shipping centers from their homes

To speed up delivery and dodge a crackdown on shipments from China, e-commerce companies are turning to so-called “family warehouses.”

By Viola Zhou

An illustration of two women looking at a shopping catalogue, which have logos from SHEIN and TEMU printed on them. The background features a decorated wall and a vase with flowers.

China Outside China 14 November 2024

Door-to-door saleswomen are fueling Shein’s rise in Mexico

A large community of catalog saleswomen are selling items from the Chinese platform.

By Daniela Dib

China Outside China 18 October 2024

Meet the mothers in small-town Hungary leading a fight against Chinese EV battery plants

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s goal to turn Hungary into a global EV battery hub is facing environmental backlash and legal challenges.

By Yvonne Lau

China Outside China 3 October 2024

Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia

The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into must-see attractions.

By Zhaoyin Feng

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Tech Giants 1 October 2024

Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers

Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts.

By Lam Le

China Outside China 25 September 2024

“China’s K-pop moment”: Wukong’s global success sparks government embrace of video games as soft power

China is changing its long-critical stance thanks to the smash hit, according to Chinese game developers and industry analysts.

By Lizzi C. Lee

An illustration of many showing delivery boxes on conveyor builts at different heights. Some of the boxes are transparent with question marks on them.

China Outside China 12 September 2024

Mexican shoppers say Shein’s and Temu’s delivery partner is stealing their stuff

Former employees at third-party logistics company J&T Express say the high volume of packages from the two Chinese companies has become unmanageable.

By Daniela Dib

A photograph of President of Alibaba.com, Kuo Zhang, wearing a blue suit and blue dress shirt, seating at a table in an ornate room.

Q & A 11 September 2024

Alibaba.com’s U.S. expansion hinges on wooing mom-and-pop shops

President Kuo Zhang tells Rest of World in an exclusive interview that the company is bullish about the U.S. market.

By Viola Zhou

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China Outside China 9 September 2024

Pakistan’s China-style firewall is rattling its tech industry

Internet speeds in the country have dropped by up to 40% due to the government's efforts to monitor internet traffic, said service providers.

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid