Victor Hill

Welcome to the new Cold War

Welcome to the new Cold War

14 mins. to read

The trade war between China and the USA has entered a new and more dangerous phase which could have serious implications for the global financial system. What’s more, it presages the start of something graver: a New Cold War, writes Victor Hill.

Chinese infiltration or Huawei Hoo-ha?
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Chinese infiltration or Huawei Hoo-ha?

10 mins. to read

The UK government is in a state about whether Chinese tech giant Huawei should participate in the roll-out of the UK’s 5G network. The argument has now claimed the scalp of the UK Defence Secretary. This torrid affair reveals much, writes Victor Hill.

Entertainment Tech – Netflix, Apple and Team17
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Entertainment Tech – Netflix, Apple and Team17

8 mins. to read

Netflix is taking talent from Auntie BBC just as Apple is parking its tanks on Netflix’s AstroTurf. Meanwhile, small video games companies are thriving in the UK. Things are moving in the tech realms of the very large and the very small, writes Victor Hill.