Hal Hudson, The Economist's Asia technology correspondent, and Zan Smiley, editor-at-large, dive into China's surge as a tech leader. They discuss how Chinese companies are shifting from assembly to innovation, especially in sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles. The duo also explores the cultural and economic struggles of indigenous communities in the Bering Strait. Finally, they shed light on the secretive world of private tutoring in North Korea, revealing the nuances of education and government control.