Noah Berman - The Wire China

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As Trump Heads to Beijing, Splits on China Widen at Home

The president’s relatively dovish approach to the U.S.’s top rival contrasts with hawkishness in Congress, but may reflect growing pro-China sentiment among younger Americans.

China’s Solar Industry Follows the Sun to Africa

Chinese solar firms are exporting far more to Africa as their U.S. and European markets fade. That could make the Sino-African trade relationship even more one-sided.

Eleven Days, Part II

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Hainan spy plane crisis, The Wire China is publishing the second installment of its discussions with people who participated in the dramatic showdown. For Part I see our March 29 cover article.

Eleven Days, Part I

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Hainan spy plane crisis, The Wire China talks with participants and reviews first-person accounts of the incident.

Has Trump Shelved The Uyghur Forced Labor Law?

Enforcement of the bipartisan law appeared to be slowing prior to a recent change in Customs methodology.

The Magnet Makers

A start-up in North Carolina wants to break China’s grip on rare earth magnets.

China’s Arms Sales Hit A Snag

China’s weapons exports are in decline even as other countries ramp up sales.

Epstein and China

Jeffrey Epstein aspired to do deals in China, corresponding with Peter Mandelson and David Stern, a German associate who was close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The Wire China reviews email trails from the Epstein files.

Ali Wyne on the Rupture in the China Consensus

The analyst discusses how President Trump’s approach to China has given Xi Jinping the upper hand, and why it’s now time for a rethink on U.S. policy.

Chinese EVs’ Slow Charge Toward America

The U.S. auto industry is preparing for the arrival of Chinese cars in the American market, but their potential entry remains highly controversial.

Chinese AI Companies Ride the Optimism

Investors have been piling in to Chinese AI and chip companies listing in Hong Kong this year with more to come in the pipeline.

Manus, Meta and a Deal That Goes to the Heart of the U.S.-China AI Rivalry

The Facebook owner’s tie-up with Manus is being touted as a win for Washington’s AI strategy, and a headache for Beijing.