China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market
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China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
BYD, Chinese EV Peers Post Record Sales for December
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New Orleans attacker posted recordings on his beliefs in year before rampage
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Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop
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Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
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Chinese EV makers BYD, Nio, Li and XPeng end 2024 on a sales high
Chinese electric-vehicle makers enjoyed strong sales in December 2024 as the country’s EV price war continued.MarketWatch - 2d -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
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