People’s Liberation Army mobilisation units reflect Xi Jinping’s focus on security as economy slows
Chief executive says company is hiring thousands of new staff for autonomous driving and AI
Western governments fear Beijing may try to ease domestic overcapacity with cheap exports
Tourist numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels but spending per traveller is down
Industry says it can help lower costs and enable faster development of electric vehicles in the US and Europe
Longi executive says costs would double, job opportunities would be lost and green targets missed
Democracy advocate has been detained for five years on espionage charges
Abuse of Uyghur Muslims in supply chain raises acute tensions with west, Human Rights Watch shows
Experts believe carmakers and tech companies are closing gap with US rivals despite Beijing’s safety concerns
The US and EU are busy ‘de-risking’ supply chains but Beijing has its own plan for economic autonomy
Beijing also warns on western trade protectionism and local price cutting
Carmaker will invest $1.3bn in its sixth overseas factory as it aims to expand global footprint
Group is hunting for lithium assets in the country with aim of assembling an integrated supply chain
Critics say primetime documentary celebrating Xi Jinping’s campaign against endemic graft overlooks its systemic roots
President Xi Jinping to expand anti-corruption campaign to finance, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors
Company spent €5bn last year to defend its position in the world’s biggest car market
Development comes ahead of winding up hearing for indebted property developer later this month
Beijing and western capitals have increasingly publicised espionage allegations amid rising tensions
Investigation comes four months after Brussels complains of flood of Chinese electric cars
Companies such as BYD and Nio are targeting overseas markets, leaving governments torn between encouraging greater take-up and protecting domestic manufacturers
Property market woes have spread to financial sector and hit savers after bad loans to developers
The former professor has turned the Chinese carmaker into the world’s best-selling EV manufacturer within a decade
Fourth-quarter sales from Elon Musk’s group beat estimates but fall behind Chinese rival for the first time
The groups are helping Beijing achieve its goals on cleaner energy
Strong sales increase pressure on US pioneer to keep crown as top seller of purely electric vehicles
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