International Trade and World Market – Page 152

China’s First Quarter Results Show Growth Propelled by Its Factories

China’s big bet on exports has helped to counteract its housing slowdown, but other countries are worried about a flood of Chinese goods.

By Keith Bradsher and Alexandra Stevenson

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Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand

Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.

By Victoria Gomelsky

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Europe’s A.I. ‘Champion’ Sets Sights on Tech Giants in U.S.

Mistral, a French start-up considered a promising challenger to OpenAI and Google, is getting support from European leaders who want to protect the region’s culture and politics.

By Liz Alderman and Adam Satariano

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What Happened When a German Car Factory Went All Electric

Volkswagen’s plant in Zwickau stopped producing Golfs and switched to electric vehicles, illuminating the risks and opportunities for factory towns and cities.

By Jack Ewing