Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon
The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Shan Xiangshuang’s $10bn buyout group quietly became a top US tech investor. That has triggered official concern
Investigation could lead to first use of security measure against foreign company with significant Chinese interests
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected cars
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged
Urge to control the private sector jeopardises Beijing’s tech ambitions
The ‘in-betweeners’ have profited from diverse trade relations — but may increasingly have to choose sides
Donald Trump complains that they are undermining the supremacy of the dollar
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response
The whole world risks losing from the rivalry between Washington and Beijing
Biden administration seeks to slow flood of cheap Chinese goods with proposed new rules around ‘de minimis’ exemption
Commission dismisses offers to adjust pricing of allegedly subsidised vehicles
Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war
EU chamber of commerce warns Chinese market barriers and slow growth are prompting businesses to look elsewhere
None predicted just how fast China’s own industry would develop in the age of EVs
Ex-president’s latest broadside warns countries to stick with US currency in trades or face 100% levy
To limit China’s leverage, the west needs concerted action on mining, refining and research
Rivalry between Washington and Beijing has put global trade under intense pressure. But the system is proving more resilient than many expected
Supply of processors helps Chinese start-ups advance artificial intelligence technology despite Washington’s restrictions
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
In the second part of a series on economic nationalism, we look at where Chinese companies are setting up shop to get around tariffs and barriers
