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GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access

The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.

September 6, 2024
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US, China to Restart Climate Talks in Beijing

Climate negotiators from the U.S. and China will resume talks Sept. 4 in Beijing on deepening emissions cuts and transition funding.

September 3, 2024
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China Responds to Canada’s EV Tariffs With Rapeseed Probe

China will start an anti-dumping probe into rapeseed imports from Canada, with trade tensions escalating after Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, steel and aluminum.

September 3, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

China’s WeRide Delays US IPO Just as Deadline Nears

WeRide Inc. has postponed its plan for a U.S. initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter, days before Chinese regulatory approval lapses.

August 22, 2024
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Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan

For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it’s lower than what other manufacturers face.

August 20, 2024
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WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement

China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.

August 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Probes Biodiesel Supply Chains as Fraud Concerns Mount

The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients, violating federal law.

August 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars

The U.S. may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.

August 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Driverless Car Hits Person Crossing Against Light in China

BEIJING — A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side because the person was reportedly crossing against the light.

July 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Could Cheap Chinese EVs Reach US From Mexico?

Low-priced Chinese EVs pose a potentially "extinction-level event" for America’s auto industry.

June 27, 2024