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China Goes Global
Facing rising trade barriers and fierce competition, Chinese companies in the technology, automotive, energy, consumer goods sectors and beyond are ramping up their global expansion. Stay informed on their successes and challenges with in-depth reports, analysis, commentaries and graphics.
Cover Story: Chinese Chipmakers Look to Malaysia to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs
Penang is popular choice among China’s chip companies seeking expansion abroad
French Customs Cite Shein for Product Violations as EU Tightens Scrutiny
Nearly 25% of nontextile goods in Shein shipments failed compliance checks, as European regulators broaden probes into Chinese e-commerce platforms
Commentary: China’s Export Engine Is Shifting, Not Sputtering
Despite U.S. tariffs, a pivot to new markets and higher-value goods will keep shipments resilient in 2026. The real risk is domestic unemployment
Cash-Hungry China AI Companies Turn to Hong Kong Listings
GPU makers and large-model startups seek fresh capital amid heavy R&D spending and U.S. tech curbs
Cover Story: How China Inc. Is Discovering Its New World in Brazil
Brazil is now a vital testbed for Chinese carmakers, tech giants and clean energy players chasing global reach and local relevance
Brazil Emerges as a New Battleground for China’s EV-Makers
A dozen Chinese brands including BYD and Great Wall Motor were seen at the São Paulo International Motor Show, highlighting Brazil’s pivot toward Chinese new-energy vehicles
Tech Brief (Dec. 2): DeepSeek Rivals OpenAI, Google With New Models
Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys, Apple shakes up AI leadership
Dubai Courts China’s Next Tech Champions
The emirate is seeking deeper ties with Chinese companies as it looks to move beyond trade into technology partnerships
Energy Insider: Ex-Shanghai Airport GM Probed for Graft
GAC starts producing solid-state batteries, Huawei unveils new partners for its auto business
Commentary: What Beijing Is Learning From Its War on ‘Excessive Competition’
Beijing’s campaign against ‘excessive competition’ is succeeding in high-growth sectors. But in traditional industries, its supply-side fixes are failing without a corresponding boost in demand
GAC Aion Rolls Out Low-Priced Hybrid, Eyeing Overseas Markets
Automaker hopes low price, long range will reignite hybrid demand and support global expansion
Energy Insider: Maersk-Owned Ports Operator Taps Chinese Tech for Decarbonization
Changan Auto executive urged caution over the development of all-solid-state batteries, China’s market regulator granted conditional approval for a lithium JV between Chile’s state-run copper giant Codelco and local lithium maker SQM
China’s Battery Firms Urged to Proceed Cautiously with Overseas Expansion Amid Policy Uncertainty
SVOLT says labor costs in Germany run five times higher than in China as weakening demand and uncertain policy threaten billions in planned capacity
Caixin Summit: Yuan’s Global Use Gains Momentum, DBS China Chief Says
Ginger Cheng says Chinese firms are increasingly bypassing the U.S. dollar in cross-border deals as yuan-denominated payments expand globally
Chinese Firms Rethink Overseas Playbook as Supply Chains Go Global
To navigate geopolitical risks and new forms of competition, companies must move beyond simple exports to building resilient supply chains, experts say at a panel
Meituan’s Expansion Into Brazil Sets Up Showdown With Local Food Delivery Services
The Chinese tech giant has launched Keeta in two cities and plans to enter the country’s largest city São Paulo by the end of the year
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