Xi Jinping appears to be executing a modern version of Mao Zedong’s dictum of “cleaning the house before inviting guests”.

When Will Yip was 12 years old, his future flashed before his eyes. “The second I walked into the studio I knew that this is what I wanted,” said the Grammy-nominated music producer and engineer, ...

While the U.S. chases breakthroughs, China is betting on scale, speed, and real-world adoption—and that may prove decisive in ...