Category: China

Does China Have a Robot Bubble?

The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.
Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans

Ford Motor said the costs come from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
China Approaches First Investment Decline in 3 Decades

A broad measure of investment fell more than 10 percent in November, continuing a recent reversal and signaling the depth of China’s property crisis.
A Seized Oil Tanker and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling

The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.
Historic Shift Underway in China’s Economy as Investment Slump Deepens

Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips

For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
Hatching the Automobile’s Future in a Cloistered Los Angeles Lab

Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?
DealBook Summit: Business Executives Share Tips for Leadership

Executives on a DealBook Summit task force panel said fear was not the way to build teams capable of navigating difficult times.
I.M.F. Prods China, Gently, on Its Weak Currency

Caught between Beijing and the Trump administration, the International Monetary Fund offered mild criticism of China for relying too heavily on exports.
Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says

The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.
Trump Eases Limits on Nvidia Exports to China at ‘Critical Moment’

President Trump said Nvidia can export some chips. But years of U.S. restrictions have propelled China to make everything it needs for advanced A.I.
Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Growing Concerns Over Affordability

The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.