Category: China

China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.
China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers

Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs, Trump Says

After striking only a few trade deals since declaring a 90-day pause in April, President Trump said he would announce new duties starting Friday.
Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill

Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
Trump Wants the World to Squeeze Out China. He’s Starting With Vietnam.

An initial trade deal with Vietnam offers a glimpse of how President Trump is pushing countries to cut back on trade with China.
Trump Says U.S. Has Reached Trade Deal With Vietnam

The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.
Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars

The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.
How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China

China’s lead in electric vehicle technology, which is already huge, could become insurmountable if incentive programs are slashed, auto experts and environmentalists say.
Solar Industry Says Republican Policy Bill Would Cede Production to China

A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.
China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow

Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.
As Debt Piles Up, Countries See Fiscal Relief as Political Leverage

With developing nations crushed by unaffordable borrowing and Washington on the sidelines, some leaders are brokering debt forgiveness deals.