PR head at Chinese search group sparked backlash after posting social media videos demeaning staff
European businesses in China say profits hit by weak demand and increasingly sophisticated local rivals
PR boss at Chinese search giant warns she can ruin careers in series of social media videos
Companies would face less political scrutiny in a region where ties are mainly centred around economic interests
Automakers plan local operations to break into market dominated by Japanese players
Africa’s second-biggest oil producer unlocks cash from a Chinese-controlled account to pay interest on a crucial loan
Showroom makeovers offer on-the-forecourt example of country’s pivot to greener vehicles
Makoto Uchida tells FT summit that carmaker plans to overhaul strategy as sales fall in world’s largest vehicle market
If there is pressure on the Chinese currency, it could have far-reaching economic and political consequences
US president’s investigation into Chinese maritime industrial supremacy could lead to new port fees
The EV maker has agreed a deal over driving technology with a leading Chinese internet company just as Washington is on edge about data security
Other apps could be in the line of fire if US lawmakers carry out their threat
Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI, MiniMax and 01.ai are striving to rival the success of US counterparts
Both Washington and Beijing juggle security fears with commercial interests and political influence in their policy positions
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
The pressure on Beijing to find a new growth model is acute but the president seems resistant to deeper economic reform
EV maker’s chief executive held talks with Chinese premier and secured key approval for data use
Shares in US electric-car maker soar 17% on autonomous driving prospects in world’s biggest auto market
In-car software is becoming a key differentiator
Leading Japanese and Korean carmakers follow VW with moves to match domestic rivals
Hang Seng set for strongest April performance among major stock indices
Billionaire arrives in world’s largest car market as he makes push on ‘robotaxis’ in bid to revive fortunes
US and EU have raised alarms about Beijing’s plans to use manufacturing to boost lagging growth
Regional banks have been piling into long-dated sovereign bonds since January
New team faces steep challenge as high-profile listings sink
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