Category: China

China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi

The New York Times – Business:
China’s exports grew by a quarter in the month of August, weeks before its leader, Xi Jinping, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington.
Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark

The New York Times – Business:
The Chinese Communist Party has spent years trying to make “positive energy” the dominant mood of the country’s internet. It’s no longer working.
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said Thursday its board had approved a “comprehensive” restructuring.
Shein’s Lackluster Debut Shows a Fast-Fashion Model Left Behind

The New York Times – Business:
Squeezed by new trade rules, shrinking market share and labor concerns, Shein’s share decline in Hong Kong on Tuesday is a sign investors have moved on.
Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say

The New York Times – Business:
The Times test-drove a stunning crossover from Geely that would cost under half of what its rivals charge. Two senators and many experts point to security and economic concerns as reasons for a ban.
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

The New York Times – Business:
The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.
China Sees Opportunity in America’s Recent A.I. Security Scares

The New York Times – Business:
A leading Chinese A.I. start-up released its latest model and made the case that China’s embrace of open software is safer than Silicon Valley’s closed approach.
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.