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Deep analysis, success stories, and expert perspectives on China's innovation ecosystem and its global impact.

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China's AI Revolution: What Western Leaders Need to Know

As China surpasses the US in AI patent applications for the third consecutive year, understanding the nuances of Chinese AI development is no longer optional for global business leaders.

February 1, 2026

8 min read

By Dr. Sarah Chen

Business

BYD's Global Expansion: Lessons for International Investors

How BYD's vertical integration strategy is reshaping the global EV market and what it means for Western automakers.

January 28, 2026

6 min read

By James Morrison

Success Stories

Alumni Spotlight: From NEXUS CHINA to Tsinghua's Schwarzman Scholars

Meet Khalid Al-Mansoori, who turned down Yale and Stanford after experiencing China firsthand through our program.

January 25, 2026

5 min read

By NEXUS CHINA Team

Sustainability

Understanding China's Green Tech Ecosystem

A deep dive into China's renewable energy infrastructure, from solar manufacturing dominance to EV battery innovation.

January 20, 2026

10 min read

By Dr. Emily Zhang

Policy

Why UK-China Relations Matter for Your Career

Following PM Starmer's Beijing visit, we analyze what the UK-China relationship reset means for young professionals.

January 15, 2026

7 min read

By Prof. Michael Roberts

Program Insights

Inside ByteDance: A Day at China's Most Innovative Tech Giant

Our participants share their exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at ByteDance's Beijing headquarters.

January 10, 2026

6 min read

By Omar Al-Rashid

Global Trends

The Future of Sino-Middle Eastern Partnerships

How Middle Eastern capital and Chinese innovation are creating new opportunities in green energy and fintech.

January 5, 2026

8 min read

By Amira Hassan

Technology

China's Quantum Computing Breakthrough: What UK Students Need to Know

In December 2023, China achieved quantum supremacy with a 66-qubit programmable superconducting quantum computer, marking a pivotal moment in the global technology race.

December 15, 2023

9 min read

By Prof. David Thompson

Sustainability

How China Became the World's EV Battery Powerhouse

By mid-2024, China controlled 80% of global EV battery production capacity, a dominance that has profound implications for the global energy transition.

June 20, 2024

11 min read

By Dr. Rachel Foster

Global Trends

China's Cultural Soft Power: From TikTok to Global Influence

By 2025, China's cultural influence has expanded far beyond traditional diplomacy. From TikTok's global dominance to Chinese dramas captivating international audiences, China is reshaping global culture.

March 10, 2025

10 min read

By Dr. Sophie Williams

Global Trends

China's Belt and Road Initiative: Reshaping Global Infrastructure

By 2025, China's Belt and Road Initiative has invested over $1 trillion in infrastructure projects across 150 countries, fundamentally reshaping global trade, development, and geopolitics.

September 5, 2025

12 min read

By Prof. Jonathan Clarke

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