# Cover Story #
U.S. Widens China Trade Fight to Shipbuilding Which It Lost Decades Ago
Union-spurred probe into Chinese shipyards threatens retaliatory port fees
# Business #
In Depth: Geely Auto Comeback Gets Into Gear as EV Sales Soar
After two years chasing EV-maker BYD, the legacy car manufacturer took the lead in January, selling more than 210,000 vehicles including around 65,000 electric cars
Huawei-Backed EV Brand Refutes Claims a Malfunction Caused Fatal Crash
Aito offers a point-by-point rebuttal against accusations of problems with the braking system, battery, air bags and door locks of the M7 Plus involved in the incident, which left three dead
In Depth: How China Can Tackle Global Challenges to Expansion in Key Emerging Sectors
Solving industrial overcapacity by increasing exports is facing mounting resistance overseas. Boosting domestic demand may be the solution
# Finance #
In Depth: Why Chinese PE and VC Firms Are Chasing Middle East Money
Firms are turning to the region’s sovereign wealth funds as it becomes increasingly difficult to raise capital from their traditional backers in China and the West
China Signals Support for Private Funds With Toned-Down Rules
Regulators have softened proposed requirements, including parameters for forcing small funds into liquidation, and given them more time to adapt to the new framework
# News Graphics #
Analysis: China’s EV Whiz Kids Are Flipping the Script on Joint Ventures
Increasingly, foreign giants are looking to take advantage of Chinese upstarts’ technological know-how
# Opinion #
How to Ensure Equipment Upgrades Give China’s Economy a Second Wind
Upgrades are critical, but the government must avoid needless updates, guard against undue haste and prevent known issues like subsidy fraud
# Economy #
China’s New Economy Industries Gain Ground
The contribution of high value-added industries such as biomedicine to total economic inputs rose to 30.7% in April
# Tech #
Four Things to Know About Tesla’s Advanced Self-Driving Tech in China
Elon Musk’s surprise trip to China has led to speculation that the visit will lay the groundwork for the launch of the automaker’s Full Self-Driving system in the country
In Depth: Chinese Firms Are Working on AI-Powered Androids
While the tech is in its infancy, the push to equip robots with machine-learning capabilities is raking in new investment
# World #
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies for Alleged Support of Russian Military
Some 20 Chinese companies are among hundreds from other countries including Turkey and Malaysia to be punished for their alleged involvement in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine or the country’s defense and energy industries in general
Analysis: Building Civil Society Connections Key to Defusing Sino-U.S. Tensions
The two sides could build ties by ‘doing nothing’ and letting trust build organically, expert says
# Weekend Long Read #
Don’t Let a Crisis Go to Waste
Only through a deep understanding of economic and financial crises can we resolve them and turn them into opportunities
# The Wall Street Journal #
Apple Is Developing AI Chips for Data Centers, Seeking Edge in Arms Race
The company is leaning on its long history of chip development in the effort, code-named Project ACDC
# Gallery #
Aftermath of Deadly Highway Collapse
# Podcast #
Caixin Biz Roundup: Musk’s Surprise Visit to China, ICBC Sets Up Militia Unit
TikTok vows to fight on in face of U.S. ban, EU hits fast-fashion giant Shein with new digital rules, Air China orders 100 homegrown C919s
