Category: China

The War in Ukraine Upended Energy Markets. What Does That Mean for the Climate?

The New York Times – Business:
Almost a year after Russia launched its invasion, assessing the impact on the oil industry and greenhouse gas goals is not so simple.
From Disciplinarian to Cheerleader: Why China Is Changing Its Tone on Business

The New York Times – Business:
With the economy in a fragile state, Chinese officials are starting to use more business-friendly language, and also to back their words with action.
As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad

The New York Times – Business:
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As China Lifts Pandemic Border Controls, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad

The New York Times – Business:
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work

The New York Times – Business:
Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.
Ant Group Says Its Founder, Jack Ma, Will Relinquish Control

The New York Times – Business:
Ant Group, the fintech sister company of the e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, is one of China’s most influential companies.
Tesla Sales in China Slump as Competition Intensifies

The New York Times – Business:
Worry about the carmaker’s sales in the world’s largest car market is one reason the shares have plunged.
How a Texas Border City Is Shaping the Future of Global Trade

The New York Times – Business:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.