Government Intervention

Without Jensen Huang, who holds the US-China tech bridge together?

Huang’s departure could weaken Nvidia’s case for serving Chinese customers, making access to US technology less certain while accelerating China’s push for self-reliance and putting wider commercial ties under strain. Chinese researcher Sun Chenghao analyses the situation.

Sun Chenghao

13 Nov 2026

China is becoming Japan — with worse imbalances and better cards

China’s economy does resemble Japan’s after the bubble burst, with prolonged Japanese-style stagnation possible. Yet the better cards it is dealt today may just give it less incentive for domestic reform, thereby continuing the cycle. Economist Alicia García Herrero explains.

Alicia García Herrero

04 Nov 2026

The real threat of AI: Human error and the loss of critical thought

Fears of AI taking over reflect media hype rather than reality, as the recent OpenAI and Google “cyberattacks” were just automated programmes exploiting human code errors. Chinese commentator Jun Ma analyses the deeper threat from AI.

Jun Ma

26 Oct 2026

China’s growth dilemma: More stimulus, but where is the demand?

Beijing is stepping up efforts to meet its growth target, but weak consumer confidence, mounting debt and a prolonged property slump threaten to blunt the impact of its latest measures. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Sim Tze Wei tells us more.

Sim Tze Wei

19 Oct 2026

[Big read] Hong Kong wants more babies, but couples need more than cash grants

Standalone cash grants are failing to revive Hong Kong’s birth rate. As officials look to Singapore for inspiration, young couples say deeper structural relief is needed. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Tai Hing Shing looks at why the city’s birth rate is so hard to lift.

Tai Hing Shing

15 Oct 2026

Singapore planned for success. Why shouldn’t Hong Kong?

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan marks a sharp break from its laissez-faire past, prompting concerns about state intervention. Academic Guanie Lim delves into the issue and compares it with Singapore’s success story — one that was never purely market-driven.

Guanie Lim

08 Oct 2026

From Soviet autonomy to a Chinese melting pot: Why China wants ethnic unity now

Looking at China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress from the angle of the evolution of ethnic politics in China, it is not a sudden change but part of continuous efforts to eradicate ethnic discrimination, promote equality and in fact, to emulate the US’s “melting pot” model, says academic Enze Han.

Enze Han

07 Oct 2026

To stabilise, not stimulate: China’s measured fix for a stagnant market

The measured scale of China’s mortgage interest subsidy underscores a reluctance to aggressively stimulate the property market. So should policymakers shift their focus from investment towards consumption instead? Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Han Yong Hong gives her take.

Han Yong Hong

02 Oct 2026

When Chinese government accounts learn to meme — and face the risks

Chinese government new-media accounts are shedding bureaucratic language to connect with younger audiences, using cheeky headlines, memes and more. However, balancing personality, popularity and public responsibility is no easy feat. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out more.

Liu Liu

24 Sep 2026

[Big read] The deadly climate blind spots fracturing China’s illusion of control

Extreme weather in China is growing more frequent and destructive, exposing weaknesses in how vital information travels to the top and the public. Can warnings and the truth arrive in time? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zhang Guanghui finds out.

Zhang Guanghui

23 Sep 2026

[Big read] From singing bowls to forest therapy: China’s 10-trillion-RMB healing economy

China’s healing economy is booming as consumers spend on emotional wellbeing, from singing bowls and forest therapy to trendy toys. But as healing becomes big business, concerns over commercialisation and misleading claims are growing. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zeng Shi finds out.

Zeng Shi

10 Sep 2026

Are Singaporeans disappearing? The identity challenge behind the baby crisis

To confront a historically low total fertility rate, Singapore is re-engineering social frameworks for parenthood. As the nation turns to global immigrants, it needs to ensure that new arrivals successfully forge a rooted national identity. Han Yong May, deputy editor-in-chief of SPH’s Chinese Media Group, considers the issues at stake.

Han Yong May

08 Sep 2026