The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
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Elon Musk Reaches Deals in China on Self-Driving Teslas
Elon Musk met with the country’s premier, a longtime Tesla ally, and secured regulatory nods and a necessary partnership with a Chinese tech company.
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Why Beijing Stands to Gain from Elon Musk’s Visit
Tesla’s C.E.O. appears to have landed a deal that moves the company closer to bringing fully autonomous driving to a giant market. But Beijing is keen to exploit the visit for its own purposes.
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Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China
Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from Europe about trade and geopolitical tensions.
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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.
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Yellen Sees ‘More Work to Do’ as China Talks End With No Breakthrough
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen was warmly received in China, but it was evident that the level of trust between the two sides does not run deep.
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Why Elon Musk Needs China
Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country.
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How China Came to Dominate the World in Solar Energy
Beijing is set to further increase its manufacturing and installation of solar panels as it seeks to master global markets and wean itself from imports.
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China Shuts Down a News Conference, Shutting a Tiny Window for Its People
Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation. That has come to an end.
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Is China’s Era of High Growth Over?
Beijing unveiled an annual economic target in line with last year’s, as it looks to refocus on strategically important sectors.
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China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%
Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.