Tesla's key managers in China
These are the members of Tesla's China team tapped to overhaul production at the Austin Gigafactory while CEO Elon Musk keeps Twitter out of bankruptcy.
Major US financial firm gives blacklisted Chinese companies higher ESG ratings than Amazon, Meta
One of the largest U.S. financial ratings agencies routinely gives lower "risk" ratings to Chinese firms with ties to government-sanctioned human rights abuses than American companies.
Russia, China threat ‘alarming’: Foreign policy expert
Mary Kissel, former senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, reacts to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to meet with President Biden.
Elon Musk posts cryptic message to Chinese social media site Weibo as he confirms Twitter exit plan
Twitter CEO Elon Musk made his first post to Chinese social media site Weibo in more than four weeks, lamenting a disconnect in public discourse between “words” and “actions.”
Oil prices rise after China begins reopening economy
Oil prices regained steam on Monday morning, rising by over $1 a barrel as China begins loosening some of its covid-19 restrictions.
Ford, Chinese firm may build US battery plant: report
Ford may work with a Chinese firm to build and operate a battery plant that would supply parts for its electric vehicles.
Self-driving truck company TuSimple to lay off hundreds days before Christmas: report
Global self-driving technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc. will reportedly lay off half of its workforce next week, just before Christmas.
China files WTO complaint over US export controls on semiconductors
China filed a dispute at the World Trade Organization against the U.S. over export controls on advanced semiconductors and computer chips.
China approves sale of Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid as cases surge, White House denies involvement
The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.
China’s leaders plot pivot back toward boosting economy
The Chinese government is shifting back to growth mode, as a rapid deterioration in economic conditions prompts alarmed officials to turn more of their focus to development after years of criticizing cadres who gave priority to growth at the expense of social stability and fiscal prudence.
Putin accuses West of 'robbery' through sanctions in national speech on flagging economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of "robbery" operating under the guise of international sanction as penalties bite Moscow's economy.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp bans TikTok in Peach State executive agencies
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday became the latest Republican executive to ban state agencies from using TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.
Biden administration plans to blacklist over 30 Chinese companies: report
The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to add over 30 Chinese companies to a trade blacklist next week, according to a new report.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem calls for crackdown on Chinese farmland purchases
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is calling for a crackdown on Chinese purchases of U.S. farm land in her state, the latest in a series of anti-China actions.
China-US chip battle heats up as Beijing prepares to spend $143B to boost manufacturing: report
Beijing is preparing a $145 billion package to bolster its semiconductor manufacturing in a move to curb U.S. cuts. The U.S. is pushing companies to cut China ties.
China calls for oil to be traded with yuan at Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the top oil producing nations to accept oil purchases with the Chinese yuan in a move to boost nation's currency.
Foxconn invests $500M in India business as Apple reconsiders China production
Apple's main iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has expanded its efforts to cut ties with China and invested $500 million into an existing plant in India.
Texas governor bans TikTok, Indiana launches investigations into Chinese-owned app
Texas banned the use of TikTok by state agencies over cyber security concerns and Indiana launched an investigation into the platform for exposing minors to adult material.
Biden admin drags its feet on TikTok security deal as Republicans sound alarms
President Biden's administration is dragging its feet on negotiations with TikTok to let the Chinese-owned company operate in the U.S. long-term amid concerns of data security.
China’s Xi Jinping meets with Saudi rulers in economic power play: 'No longer a competitor'
China and Saudi Arabia will look to finalize about 20 deals that would result in about $29 billion in investments that would also expand Beijing's influence in the region.


















