China calls on countries to resist US economic coercion

BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce on Friday called on relevant countries to resist economic coercion from the US in the semiconductor sector. A ministry spokesperson made the remarks following media reports that the United States is considering tougher measures to exert pressure on enterprises from countries such as Japan and the Netherlands to restrict … Continue reading China calls on countries to resist US economic coercion

Chinese EV battery giants reject US “forced labor” allegations

  FILE PHOTO: A sign of battery manufacturer CATL is pictured at its booth the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. [REUTERS/Tingshu Wang] BEIJING — Major electric vehicle battery makers CATL and Gotion High-Tech have rejected US lawmakers’ allegations of connections to “forced labor.” A group of … Continue reading Chinese EV battery giants reject US “forced labor” allegations