China Moves the Price of Oil, Even When It Buys Less
China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its imports, cushioning the global market.
Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Build a Robot Without China
Building on the country’s electric vehicle industry, Chinese companies are making robot parts at a scale and price point others can’t match.
Elon Musk’s Awkward Selfie Moment With a Chinese Billionaire in Beijing
A few seconds of selfie awkwardness between Elon Musk and Lei Jun, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur, has spread like wildfire on China’s social media.
Elon Musk Returns to Trump’s Side in Beijing
Mr. Musk is part of a delegation of business leaders to China, where his interests include Tesla’s electric vehicle factory and solar panels.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
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.
Is Trump About to Invite In the Biggest Predator in the World?
Chinese automakers do not belong on American soil.
Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
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.
The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.
The Lost Ideal of the American Car Market
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Clifford Winston on the death of the affordable car.
As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
El gobierno de Brasil enfrenta una controversia laboral con BYD
La salida del principal inspector de trabajo de Brasil ha puesto al gobierno del presidente Lula, político de izquierda y exdirigente sindical, en una situación incómoda.
After Fighting for the Rights of Workers, Brazil’s President Lula Faces a Labor Abuse Crisis
The dismissal of Brazil’s top labor inspector has landed the leftist government of President Lula, a former union leader, in an awkward spot.
The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?
This is how cars got so ridiculously, forbiddingly expensive.
Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.
Robot Taxis Stop in Traffic in Chinese City, Stranding Travelers
The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.
China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables
Beijing’s decades-long push to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with huge investments in clean energy sources like electric vehicles is now paying off.
Para China, la ampliación de la guerra pone en peligro activos e inversiones milmillonarios
El país encontró en Medio Oriente un hogar para sus crecientes inversiones y mercados de acero, vehículos eléctricos y paneles solares. Ahora tiene mucho que perder.
For China, Billions of Dollars Are at Risk From a Widening War
The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades
The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.