China

China's Uber-like service eyes blockbuster IPO

Didi Chuxing, China's biggest ride-hailing firm, on Thursday made public its filing for a U.S. stock market listing, setting the stage for what is expected to be the world's biggest initial public offering this year.

Senate passes bill to boost US tech industry, counter rivals

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China.

Tesla's China vehicle deliveries bounce back in May

According to data from China's Passenger Car Association, Tesla sold 33,463 total vehicles in China in May. Approximately 21,936 vehicles were delivered in China, while 11,527 were exported to Europe. The delivery figures mark a 29% improvement from April, when the company sold about 26,000 electric vehicles made in China, down from roughly 36,000 in March.

US report found it plausible COVID-19 leaked from Wuhan lab

A report on the origins of Covid-19 by a U.S. government national laboratory concluded that the hypothesis claiming the virus leaked from a Chinese lab in Wuhan is plausible and deserves further investigation, according to people familiar with the classified document.