China

Some city-dwellers are heeding the call of China’s government for people to return and revive the countryside.

The difficult relationship between the U.S. and China has many economic contours to it. One of the complaints on the U.S. side for years has been about theft of intellectual property. That tension is now extending into the world of investment, particularly startups.

Among them are New Zealand, Germany and, probably, China.

China’s investment in lithium refining and other aspects of EV battery production is years ahead of the rest of the world.

China's job market remains competitive as the economy recovers from zero-COVID. But some young people have lost their eagerness to compete.

China has been accused of exerting its power by refusing to buy certain products from countries that cross it. Beijing is pushing back.

“The stakes are so high” when it comes to making the U.S. a leader in this key technology, says Gina Raimondo.

For over two years, the whereabouts of one of China’s leading tech moguls has generated intense interest from the media and global investors. But is it warranted?

The U.S. and China are competing for control over these vital pieces of infrastructure.

Despite high unemployment among young people, most factories are short of workers. It might reflect false promises and poor conditions.