Industrial output rose by 7% and retail sales were by 5.5% in the first two months, but analysts say the latest data was buoyed by the Lunar New Year break and structural problems may continue to limit growth

Chinese EV maker set to unveil cheaper EV models in coming weeks, while Tesla says it will raise the price of its Model Ys in parts of Europe and the US

SpaceX signed a $1.8-billion contract in 2021 with the National Reconnaissance Office, which will manage a network of hundreds of low-earth satellites. China and others look to have similar plans

China's surge in exports of manufactured goods to countries all over the world is stirring a rise in trade restrictions and tariffs that is expected to intensify in coming years

Modi government agrees to Tesla push, says carmakers that invest $500m and set up a car plant within 3 years can import up to 8,000 EVs a year at 15% tax rate, down from 70-100%

Officials from two of China's most indebted provinces, plus the city of Tianjin, took part in high-level talks with state banks in Beijing recently to renegotiate billions in debts

US senators will consider alternative strategies for control of social media platforms and data, rather than rush to pass a bill that would force the sale of TikTok in the US. With Beijing opposed to the bill, a legal challenge also looks likely

European officials are investigating social media platforms' compliance on illegal content amid concern on deepfake news and AI risks, and harmful products

China's computer-driven hedge funds have been forced to boost risk management and change practices to adhere to state demands for fair play

A major airline in China has warned passengers not to throw coins into plane engines after an incident on Hainan Island last week

At least five Chinese carmakers are building factories or already producing electric vehicles in other countries around the world, despite friction with local automakers and the threat of tariffs and other reactions

Trump’s 2019 order came after years of warnings from US intelligence, and media, on how China was using bribery and threats to obtain support from developing countries in geopolitical disputes