11 h. ago Tesla is no longer a car company: China just paid it $557 million to build the country's largest battery

Tesla is no longer a car company: China just paid it $557 million to build the country's largest battery  The News Wheel

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13 h. ago US ‘remains dependent’: why China’s rare earth dominance is far from over

China is expected to maintain a strategic edge over the United States in the rare earth industry, thanks to Beijing’s long-term investments in advanced mining and processing technologies. In contrast, the US is paying the price for decades of underinvestment, obsolete policies and the absence of a coherent strategy, according to a report by the New York-based think tank Strategy Risks. The warning came as Beijing increasingly leverages its dominance in the global rare earth supply chain –...

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16 h. ago BYD and Geely bank on big discounts, Xpeng’s ‘super AI’ SUV : 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD, Geely bank on big discounts to set record car sales, dent smaller rivals China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) makers from BYD to Geely Auto sustained their strong sales last month as big price cuts lured new buyers, helping boost their market share and heaping pressure on...

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36 h. ago China June Car Sales Rise Despite Pressure to Stabilize Prices

China June Car Sales Rise Despite Pressure to Stabilize Prices  WSJ

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37 h. ago Trade war countdown begins: China warns Trump over tariffs, vows payback for supply chain shifts

Trade war countdown begins: China warns Trump over tariffs, vows payback for supply chain shifts  Times of India

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38 h. ago China car sales jump in June but EV price war concerns intensify

China car sales jump in June but EV price war concerns intensify  Reuters

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38 h. ago How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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38 h. ago Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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43 h. ago China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals By Reuters

China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals By Reuters  Investing.com

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43 h. ago China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals

China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals  Reuters

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58 h. ago Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in US, China

Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in US, China  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago China's humanoid robots cut out US chips, and 90% of the supply chain is now local

China's humanoid robots cut out US chips, and 90% of the supply chain is now local  digitimes

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6 d. ago Chinese team creates blockchain tech to resist attacks from quantum computers

Chinese scientists have developed a new blockchain storage technology that they say can resist attacks from quantum computers. Blockchain technology – which provides a shared, decentralised digital ledger that stores tamper-proof records – has shown revolutionary potential in areas like financial services and supply chain management. Usually, blockchains use specialised encryption algorithms to verify each transaction, ensure the ledger’s security, and provide transparent access to...

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7 d. ago BYD, Geely bank on big discounts to set record car sales, dent smaller rivals

China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) makers from BYD to Geely Auto sustained their strong sales last month as big price cuts lured new buyers, helping boost their market share and heaping pressure on smaller, unprofitable rivals. BYD, the world’s largest EV builder, delivered 382,585 vehicles in June for its best month this year, the Shenzhen-based company said in a filing on Tuesday. While deliveries were little changed from May, they jumped 12 per cent from a year earlier. Geely, China’s...

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8 d. ago Expert: African Lithium Key to China's Battery Supply Chain Dominance

Expert: African Lithium Key to China's Battery Supply Chain Dominance  Investing News Network

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8 d. ago “China’s Hidden Weapon Unleashed”: Rare Earths Now Drive Global Power Shift as Beijing Tightens Grip on World’s Tech Supply Chain

“China’s Hidden Weapon Unleashed”: Rare Earths Now Drive Global Power Shift as Beijing Tightens Grip on World’s Tech Supply Chain  Visegrád Post

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8 d. ago Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'

Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'  Yahoo Finance

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8 d. ago China's Manufacturing Crossroads: Navigating Rare Earth & Tech Supply Chain Opportunities Amid Trade Turbulence

China's Manufacturing Crossroads: Navigating Rare Earth & Tech Supply Chain Opportunities Amid Trade Turbulence  AInvest

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8 d. ago China’s electric vehicles have disrupted the order of the car industry

China’s electric vehicles have disrupted the order of the car industry  MSN

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9 d. ago ‘The Most Humbling Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Ford CEO On China’s Car Industry

‘The Most Humbling Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Ford CEO On China’s Car Industry  InsideEVs

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