Grace Shao is an analyst and writer covering AI and technology, with a focus on Asia-Pacific and China. Drawing on a decade of experience across tech journalism and strategy — including work at CNBC and Alibaba — she provides in-depth analysis on how AI is reshaping companies, industries, and competition. Her industry newsletter, AI Proem, reaches over 10,000 followers worldwide.
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Grace's analysis on China's AI and tech ecosystem has been cited in:
Fortune · TIME · BBC · Reuters · AFP · South China Morning Post · Rest of World · The Wire China
What I Cover
AI & Energy — The relationship between AI infrastructure and energy resources, and what it means for the global competitive landscape.
China's AI & Tech Sectors — From DeepSeek to ByteDance, tracking the companies and policies shaping China's AI ambitions.
Global Business Impact — How AI is reshaping industries, competition, and investment strategy across markets.