You’ve Never Heard of China’s Greatest Sci-Fi Novel 20. January 2026 (12:00) Millions of words. Thousands of authors. The Morning Star of Lingao is barely known outside China—but it contains the secret to the country’s modernization and malaise.(Wired)
23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Century 20. January 2026 (12:00) The robotics explosion. The energy revolution. The cultural takeover. It’s everything you wanted for the United States—but done better in China.(Wired)
Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World 20. January 2026 (12:00) China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every continent.(Wired)
