14 h. ago Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

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29 h. ago Brazil briefly records trade deficit with China before closing quarter with surplus

The deficit, which hit $3.2 billion in February, is largely attributed to surge in Chinese imports, including solar panels.

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7 d. ago WATCH: White House holds news briefing as China again retaliates against Trump tariffs

WATCH: White House holds news briefing as China again retaliates against Trump tariffs  PBS

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1 week ago ‘Unhappy’ Trump Shaken by Musk Briefing on Secret China War Plan

‘Unhappy’ Trump Shaken by Musk Briefing on Secret China War Plan  The Daily Beast

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1 week ago ‘Unhappy’ Trump Blindsided by Musk Briefing on Secret China War Plan

‘Unhappy’ Trump Blindsided by Musk Briefing on Secret China War Plan  The Daily Beast

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2 w. ago Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 54% – Overview and Trade Implications

Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 54% – Overview and Trade Implications  China Briefing

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2 w. ago China promises countermeasures to Trump’s new 34% tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’

China’s Commerce Ministry will hold a briefing at 3pm. Stay tuned to our live blog for developments, counteractions and commentary.

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2 w. ago Guest post: Saudi Arabia’s surprisingly large imports of solar panels from China

Guest post: Saudi Arabia’s surprisingly large imports of solar panels from China  Carbon Brief

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3 w. ago Chinese agency briefs German diplomats, business community on anti

Ministry of State Security says recent presentation was part of efforts to foster ‘internationally friendly business environment’.

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3 w. ago Pentagon Hosts Elon Musk But Skips Briefing on China After Media Reports

Pentagon Hosts Elon Musk But Skips Briefing on China After Media Reports  Democracy Now!

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3 w. ago Elon Musk’s China briefing highlights possible advantages for SpaceX and Tesla, which have billions in fed contracts and deep ties to China

Elon Musk’s China briefing highlights possible advantages for SpaceX and Tesla, which have billions in fed contracts and deep ties to China  Fortune

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4 w. ago Musk was never briefed on China war plans at Pentagon meeting, Trump and Hegseth say

Musk was never briefed on China war plans at Pentagon meeting, Trump and Hegseth say  Fox News

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4 w. ago Trump says Musk wasn’t briefed on China war plan in Pentagon meeting

Trump says Musk wasn’t briefed on China war plan in Pentagon meeting  CNN

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4 w. ago Trump denies that Musk was going to be briefed on China war plans

Trump denies that Musk was going to be briefed on China war plans  ABC News

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4 w. ago Trump Says Elon Musk Won’t Get Briefing on Pentagon’s China War Plans

Trump Says Elon Musk Won’t Get Briefing on Pentagon’s China War Plans  The Wall Street Journal

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4 w. ago Trump sharply denies Musk China briefing, citing business conflicts

Trump sharply denies Musk China briefing, citing business conflicts  The Hill

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4 w. ago Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Scuttles Secure China Briefing for Musk

Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Scuttles Secure China Briefing for Musk  The New York Times

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4 w. ago Trump dismisses report Elon Musk to get Pentagon briefing on US plans for China conflict

Beijing ‘will not even be mentioned or discussed’, American leader says, as world’s richest man slams ‘maliciously false information’.

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4 w. ago Trump vows direct talks with Xi Jinping, rules out Elon Musk from US strategy on China

American president makes clear he does not want ‘potential war’ with Beijing as he touts his ‘great relationship’ with Chinese leader.

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4 w. ago Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Lashes Out After Report Musk Would Get Secret Briefing on China

Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Lashes Out After Report Musk Would Get Secret Briefing on China  The New York Times

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