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Itochu invests in U.S. hydrogen aircraft engine maker ZeroAvia
TOKYO -- Japanese trading group Itochu said Tuesday that it has invested in ZeroAvia, a California-based manufacturer of hydrogen-electric engines for aircraft.
Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
The European Union took the next step on Thursday toward collecting new tariffs on Chinese electric cars, telling automakers to obtain guarantees from banks that they would be able to pay the taxes set to be made final in October.
Surveys show Chinese economy growing but at modest pace
BANGKOK (AP) — Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world’s second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not picking up much steam.
Thailand probes BYD, China’s EV giant, after consumer complaints over dealers’ discounts
Thai authorities are investigating BYD’s dealers after a consumer complaint over aggressive discounting in a key international market for the Chinese EV giant that has left some buyers upset with how much they paid for their cars.
Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks
Japan scrapped every regulation requiring the use of floppy disks for administrative purposes this week, catching up with the times 13 years after the country’s producers manufactured their last units.
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
PALO ALTO, California -- U.S. chipmaking equipment manufacturers have become more dependent on the Chinese market despite Washington's export restrictions on advanced products as they boost shipments of machinery used to make legacy chips.