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Beijing is encouraging Chinese companies in the sector to form "innovation consortia” and share tech advances
Tokyo banned exports of all vehicles to Russia but subcompact cars in August, hitting a trade nearing $2 billion annually that boomed in the shadow of sanctions over Ukraine
The move by major companies to reduce production in China has boosted inflation, but the western shift to 'friendly shores' has been positive for countries like India and Vietnam
The proposed collaboration, which would see Nio share its research and technology for investment, has reportedly already met with resistance in Germany
Trading in Evergrande shares and those of its property services and EV units was suspended on Thursday, while officials continue to investigate if staff at two divisions acted illegally
Hyundai confirmed there had been 21 fires and 21 other ‘thermal’ incidents related to the recall, while Kia said it had seen at least 10 blazes
Japanese carmaker will withdraw from its joint venture with state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group, as sales have been sluggish because of the rising popularity of EVs
The US auto giant refused to say why it has paused construction but some lawmakers said it was a chance to call off its tie-up with the Chinese firm
US commander General Chance Saltzman said a direct line of communication between the Space Force and China could de-escalate tensions
Germany’s economy minister said the country’s carmakers are “afraid” of retaliation from Beijing over potential EU duties targeting Chinese electric vehicles
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ChinaIn Numbers: The Economic Impact of Shanghai’s Covid LockdownsStrict Covid-curbs have put 26 million lives on hold in Shanghai - China's most important economic hub. The resulting supply chain disruptions and revenue losses will spell fresh economic trouble for China, and the world.
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