China is often viewed through geopolitics and economic competition. This portrait explores the deeper foundations of Chinese society, revealing how history, civilisation and statecraft continue to shape one of the world’s most influential nations.
Greater China explores four societies shaped by a shared civilisation but different historical paths. Through culture, institutions, technology and statecraft, the series examines how one of the world’s oldest civilisations continues to influence four distinct models of modern development.
Singapore’s evolving visa policies reveal a broader shift in Asia’s talent competition. What appears to be tighter migration rules may actually reflect a more selective strategy focused on attracting the skills needed to sustain long-term economic competitiveness.
For decades, technological leadership was measured in market capitalization, platform dominance and consumer adoption curves. Silicon Valley defined the global narrative with privately owned platforms built for scale, speed and extraction. China followed a different path, constructing vertically integrated digital ecosystems tightly aligned with state control and strategic surveillance.
