China has launched a new wave of state-backed venture capital funds aimed at channeling investment into so-called “hard technology” sectors, underscoring Beijing’s push to strengthen technological self-reliance. The initiative targets capital-intensive and strategically critical industries such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation materials. By mobilizing long-term funding and reducing reliance on foreign technology,… Continue reading China Rolls Out State-Backed Venture Capital Funds to Accelerate ‘Hard Technology’ Investment