Category: China

China’s Truce With Trump Buys It Valuable Time

The New York Times – Business:
Easing tensions with Washington gives Beijing room to tackle economic troubles at home while reducing its vulnerability to American pressure.
Xi Jinping Didn’t Bring a CEO Entourage. What That Says About China-US Relations.

The New York Times – Business:
American chief executives turned out in force to see Xi Jinping, while their Chinese counterparts were absent, a sign of how drastically business ties have changed.
A.I. Safety Concerns Go Global

The New York Times – Business:
The Australian government is the latest victim of a hack by artificial intelligence tools, adding to growing worries about the technology.
In a Race With China, German Robots Are Outnumbered 14 to 1

The New York Times – Business:
A decade after the sale of Germany’s Kuka, Europe is seeking to shift into a higher gear to unlock the potential in robotics and artificial intelligence.
China’s Continued Control of Rare Earths Looms Over Trump-Xi Meeting

The New York Times – Business:
Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.
Trump and Xi Meet Amid an Uneasy U.S.-China Trade Truce

The New York Times – Business:
Beyond warm meetings between their leaders, the countries are engaging in tit-for-tat measures that call into question the stability of their arrangement.
Bessent and China Hail Progress on A.I. Talks. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The New York Times – Business:
Artificial intelligence and more are expected to be big issues at this week’s summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader.
China Promised to Buy More U.S. Farm Goods. It Hasn’t Happened.

The New York Times – Business:
Soybeans are the notable exception, revealing Beijing’s selective approach to fulfilling trade commitments ahead of the summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping.
In China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags Behind

The New York Times – Business:
As Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades.
As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets

The New York Times – Business:
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room

The New York Times – Business:
Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.