Global World News The ‘glory Days’ For Global Automakers In China Are Over

How China’s EV boom is rewriting the rules for global automakers

China’s role in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution isn’t just about numbers at home—it’s about influence abroad. With more than 70 percent of global EV production in 2024 coming from Chinese ... Read More

China backs off chip export ban that could have shut down global auto plants

China has agreed to allow the export of chips critical to auto production, averting widespread shutdowns that had been predicted by the industry. Read More

Global EV sales just hit a record, even as automakers tap the brakes

The EV boom is not slowing down. A record 2.1 million electric vehicles were sold globally last month, driven by strong demand in the US, Europe, and China, according to research firm Rho Motion. EV ... Read More

The World Just Bought 2 Million EVs in One Month — and There’s No Slowing Down

Global EV sales hit a record 2.1 million in September, fueled by China’s dominance and a final rush of U.S. buyers before incentive deadlines. Global EV sales hit 2.1 million in September, a 26% ... Read More

China Outlines 5-Year Plan to Double Down on Global Tech Ambitions

Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, China’s leader signaled that he is committed to competing in manufacturing and technology despite tensions with Washington. Read More

Trump’s Trade War With China Catches the World in Its Crossfire

Tariffs and other restrictions between the United States and China are reverberating in unpredictable ways. By Patricia Cohen Patricia Cohen writes about the global economy from London. One of the ... Read More