Category: China

China Increasingly Views Trump’s America as an Empire in Decline

The New York Times – Business:
For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment. President Trump’s volatile second term shattered that image.
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil

The New York Times – Business:
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
U.S. Targets Iran’s Missile and Drone Program With Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
The new measures are focused on Chinese companies that supply Iran’s military with materials to make drones.
Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks

The New York Times – Business:
For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.
American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.

The New York Times – Business:
A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.
Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year

The New York Times – Business:
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.
As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power

The New York Times – Business:
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

The New York Times – Business:
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.
Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’

The New York Times – Business:
Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.