China’s Export Machine Looks Inward as Global Risks Rise

China’s Export Machine Looks Inward as Global Risks Rise

YIWU, China—Chinese makers of goods for export are seeking to turn inwards and sell domestically, a pivot considered key to making the world’s second-largest economy more self-sufficient. In recent weeks, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the country to embrace what he calls domestic circulation—a policy designed to bolster local supply chains and encourage … Read more

U.S. Weighs Export Controls on China’s Top Chip Maker

U.S. Weighs Export Controls on China’s Top Chip Maker

The Trump administration is weighing whether to place export restrictions on China’s most advanced manufacturer of semiconductors, a move that could cut to the heart of China’s ambitions to become self-reliant on critical technologies. The step is the same one that U.S. officials imposed on Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei. The decision to add Huawei … Read more