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I wrote a new book: China’s Next Miracle
My first book China’s New Normal (2019) was intended as a wake-up call on how China was starting to set the standard for innovation....
Pascal Coppens
Oct 2, 20256 min read


DEEPSEEK: from Buzz to Bias
As of today, everyone is talking about DeepSeek. Yet, until recently, few had even heard of it. That all changed on January 20, 2025,...
Pascal Coppens
Feb 10, 20255 min read


Four Chinese Innovation Trends to Watch in 2025
As we enter 2025, it’s shaping up to be a pivotal year for global superpowers. The re-election of Donald Trump could either "Make America...
Pascal Coppens
Jan 7, 20256 min read


China: The World's First Electrostate
Despite widespread disappointment with the outcomes of the UN climate talks (COP29) in Baku this November, I sense a turning point. The...
Pascal Coppens
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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