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Mei-Lin Zhao

Singapore

Mei-Lin Zhao writes on Chinese industry, supply chains and Asian capital markets from Singapore.

Recent work

Illustrative photograph for the story: Explainer: The Orbital Traffic Problem Nobody Owns

science

Explainer: The Orbital Traffic Problem Nobody Owns

By Mei-Lin Zhao · 17 July 2026 · 4 min read

Illustrative photograph for the story: Analysis: The Chip Supply Chain Is Diversifying Slowly, and Expensively

technology

Analysis: The Chip Supply Chain Is Diversifying Slowly, and Expensively

By Mei-Lin Zhao · 4 July 2026 · 5 min read

Illustrative photograph for the story: The Semiconductor Map Is Being Redrawn, Slowly

technology

The Semiconductor Map Is Being Redrawn, Slowly

By Mei-Lin Zhao · 27 June 2026 · 5 min read

Illustrative photograph for the story: Chinese AI Laboratory's Efficient Model Rattles Technology Stocks

technology

Chinese AI Laboratory's Efficient Model Rattles Technology Stocks

By Mei-Lin Zhao · 27 January 2025 · 4 min read