In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washington’s restrictions on advanced chips.
Category: China
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How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom
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In China, the War on Mosquitoes Has Entered the A.I. Era
The New York Times – Business:Using sensors developed for self-driving cars, a Chinese start-up claims it can track and destroy tiny flying targets while avoiding people, pets and reflective surfaces.
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U.S. Restricts Trade With Chinese Genomics Company
The New York Times – Business:The move will block shipments from BGI, a major Chinese firm that U.S. officials allege is associated with forced labor and the abuse of minority groups.
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China Steps In to Rescue Stocks, But the Market Continues to Fall
The New York Times – Business:The Communist Party uses a “national team” of state-owned investment funds to stem the market rout. But this time, investors are not sure it will work.
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In the A.I. ‘Robogym,’ Machines Train to Be More Like Humans
The New York Times – Business:Germany’s Neura is one of the companies at the forefront of efforts to use artificial intelligence in robotics, and crucial to whether Europe can close the gap with China.
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Volvo Shares Plunge as China Ambitions Fade for Western Carmakers
The New York Times – Business:The Swedish automaker plans to cut another 2,500 jobs, joining competitors in offering a gloomy view of the world’s biggest car market.
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China’s Export Boom Fuels Growth Despite Slump at Home
The New York Times – Business:A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing.
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After Welcoming China’s Electric Vehicles, This Country Is Paying the Price
The New York Times – Business:Thailand introduced subsidies and tax cuts to encourage electric vehicle adoption. Now it is trying to recalibrate, alarmed by the threat to its industrial landscape.
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Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show
The New York Times – Business:At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
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Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show
The New York Times – Business:At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
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Families of Sailors Killed in Gulf Struggle for Compensation and Closure
The New York Times – Business:Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have claimed the lives of at least 25 seafarers. Their survivors are reeling.