Technology US Pours $500 Million Into Battery Tech in Race to Break China’s Supply Chain Grip September 8, 2026 DOE Deploys First Round of Battery Grants Under Trump Administration The US Department of Energy awarded $500 million in August to seven companies working on battery minerals, materials, manufacturing, or…
Business China Factory Output Beats Forecasts as AI Exports Surge Despite Weak Domestic Demand June 30, 2026 Manufacturing Index Exceeds Analyst Expectations China’s manufacturing sector expanded faster than analysts anticipated in June, driven by surging demand for high-tech products linked to the global artificial intelligence investment boom.…
Business China Factory Activity Stalls as Export Demand Weakens in May May 31, 2026 Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Strain China’s factory activity stalled in May as new export orders contracted and input costs continued rising. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped…