China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.
Category: China
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China’s Economy Starts to Show Cracks From Iran War
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The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
The New York Times – Business:Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.
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DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.
The New York Times – Business:Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.
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Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
The New York Times – Business:The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
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As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
The New York Times – Business:A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
The New York Times – Business:A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
The New York Times – Business:A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
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China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending
The New York Times – Business:A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
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New Rules Hinder Foreign Firms From Moving Supply Chains From China
The New York Times – Business:Multinationals in China are concerned that the regulations could allow authorities to penalize companies and executives for shifting supply chains away from the country.