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Talent Cultivation Seen as Central to China’s Drive for Sci‑Tech Self‑Reliance

As Beijing stresses human capital to underpin its drive for scientific and technological self‑reliance, observers say policies to expand, retain and upgrade talent pools will be critical amid international tensions and rising R&D investment.

By Sultan Sikander | December 01, 2025 | 0 Comments

Open Questions: Shing‑Tung Yau on Why China Must ‘Chart Its Own Path’ to Technological Independence

Mathematician Shing‑Tung Yau told the South China Morning Post that China must 'chart its own path' toward technological independence. This article examines his comments in the context of China's industrial strategy, the global semiconductor squeeze, R&D trends, and the challenges of pursuing self‑reliance.

By Sultan Sikander | October 13, 2025 | 0 Comments