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Tesla will build its 1st factory outside US in Shanghai

By JOE McDONALD - Associated Press

In this March 29, 2018, photo, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing. A Chinese government spokesman has said Thursday, July 5, 2018, that Beijing "will not bow in the face of threats and blackmail" on the eve of U.S. tariff hikes and will defend its interests. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

China rejects ‘blackmail’ on eve of U.S. tariff hike

By Joe McDonald - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 19, 2017, file photo, visitors to the stands of GM brands Chevrolet and Buick seat near a section promoting electric power during Auto Shanghai 2017 show at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. China has announced plans to allow full foreign ownership of automakers in five years, ending restrictions that have strained relations with Washington and other trading partners. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Amid trade rift, China to allow full foreign auto ownership

By JOE McDONALD - Associated Press

In this March 13, 2017, photo, Chinese security officials stand outside of a Lotte Mart supermarket that was closed under orders from the municipal fire department in Beijing. Politics weighs more heavily on foreign companies in China than it has in nearly three decades, as companies face pressure on many sides from Chinese President Xi Jinping's more nationalistic stance and twin campaigns to tighten the ruling Communist Party's political control and have it play a more direct role in business. (Chinatopix via AP)

Politics weighs heavily on foreign businesses in China

By JOE McDONALD - Associated Press

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks to reporters, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at his office in Anchorage, Alaska. Walker touted the benefits that a $43 billion natural gas pipeline would bring to Alaska if the project the state is pursuing with interests from China is built. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Alaska governor touts pipeline project that faces hurdles

By BECKY BOHRER - Associated Press

As the Chinese protects claims of sovereignty in the South China Sea, the Trump administration will "send a clear signal that, first, the island-building stops and, second, [China's] access to those islands also is not going to be allowed," secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson said. (Associated Press)

Trump’s change of course in Asia challenges China, Obama’s pivot

By Guy Taylor and Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times