China Report  |  Issue 159
AI features prominently in this issue, from the Editorial on moving beyond the model race (p.1) to “AI colleagues” - cloned human expertise (P.38-40), to a special feature on Chengdu as the gateway to a digital China (P.44-47). In the AI era, wave of AI-generated micro-dramas may turn off the audience (P.48-50). But Hong Kong director Fredric Mao thinks traditional art forms must modernise (P.54-56). The cover story is a deep dive into China’s effort at up-streaming the value chain and brand building overseas, from robots (P.20-23) and electrical vehicles (P.24-27), to beauty gadgets to pet products. Can the Chinese manufacturers maintain their staying power (P. 28-31)? After all this, a visit to Hangzhou would enable you to see how China is infusing the ancient tradition with ultra modern technologies, with a cup of Dragon’s Well tea (P.60-61).
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in China Report Issue 159.