Keith Bradsher
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Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
The European Union took the next step toward collecting heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, ahead of a final decision in October.
China Dangled Rebates to Lure People to Spend. It’s Not Enough.
China’s leaders vowed to kick-start spending by offering subsidies for households to buy cars and appliances. But many consumers aren’t biting.
Germany Hopes to Head Off a Trade War With China
As the European Union moves to impose tariffs on Chinese cars, Germany, with an auto industry deeply enmeshed with China, is stuck in the middle.
Facing E.V. Tariffs, China Threatens Pork Imports From Europe
Acting quickly after the European Union imposed extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on China’s electric cars, Beijing opened a trade case on Europe’s...
Driverless Cars in China: How Safe Are They?
Computer-aided driving has official support and public acceptance, but state media seldom reports crashes or safety incidents, and online posts are censored.
China Is Testing More Driverless Cars Than Any Other Country
Assisted driving systems and robot taxis are becoming more popular with government help, as cities designate large areas for testing on public roads.
China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point
China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing contraction.
I.M.F. Is Upbeat on China’s Growth but Questions Industrial Policy
Surging exports and factory investment are buoying China’s output, but the housing market faces serious troubles and industrial policies may hurt other countries.
How China Got So Dominant in Cars and Solar
Heavy subsidies for industry, together with weak sales in China, have set the stage for an export boom, raising fears of factory job losses elsewhere.
China’s Bullet Trains Are Raising Ticket Prices
The rare move by operators of the national rail network comes as part of a broader push in China to stem losses at subsidized public...