Laredo, across from Mexico on the Rio Grande, is primed to become one of the world’s most important land ports as American companies reduce their reliance on factories in Asia.
Category: China
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How a Texas Border City Is Shaping the Future of Global Trade
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Tesla Car Sales Rose 18% in Last Quarter
The New York Times – Business:The company’s rapid growth is expected to ease as the economy slows and demand for its electric cars weakens.
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Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
The New York Times – Business:Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
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China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.
The New York Times – Business:With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.
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U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits
The New York Times – Business:Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.
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U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits
The New York Times – Business:Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.
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‘OK, Mexico, Save Me’: After China, This Is Where Globalization May Lead
The New York Times – Business:As American companies seek to limit their exposure to the pitfalls of making goods in China, some are moving production to Mexico.
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How Bad Is China’s Covid Outbreak? It’s a Scientific Guessing Game.
The New York Times – Business:In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.
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China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug
The New York Times – Travel:The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.
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U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
The New York Times – Travel:The Biden administration said those coming from China, Hong Kong and Macau must show negative coronavirus tests before entering the United States.
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The Numbers in the News
The New York Times – Business:DealBook looks at the data points behind some of the biggest stories of the past year, and the themes that will endure in 2023.