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The Bridge Builder Blog
China Might Win the AI Race Against the US. Here's Why.
China isn’t just investing in AI—it’s mobilizing an entire nation. From classrooms to chip labs, the country is moving fast to integrate AI into daily life. The U.S. may lead in innovation, but China’s scale could win the race.
I Closed My German Company and Started Over in Asia. Here’s Why.
Germany taught me how to be careful. Asia taught me how to move fast. Starting over in Shanghai showed me how mindset and ecosystem can make or break a business.
You Don’t Have to Like China. But You Shouldn’t Ignore It.
China sparks controversy – and progress. In tech, e-commerce, and electric vehicles, it’s already setting global standards. Ignoring its influence is no longer an option.
Gen Z Loves China. Nobody Knows Why.
While older generations still see China through a political lens, Gen Z is falling in love with bullet trains, tech gadgets, and viral hotpot clips. For many young people in the West, TikTok is rewriting China’s image—one dumpling at a time.
New York’s Streets Are Dirty. Tokyo and Shanghai’s Are Not. Here’s Why.
After ten years in Shanghai, I sometimes forget how rare this level of cleanliness is in a city this size.
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