The Wire China

The Wire is an online news magazine focused on uncovering and explaining one of the most significant narratives of our era: China's economic growth and its impact on worldwide business, finance, trade, labor, and the environment. Launched by David Barboza, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who reported from Shanghai for The New York Times, this weekly publication features a diverse team of independent journalists from around the globe. Many of these reporters have extensive backgrounds in covering China and its changing role in the global landscape. Our goal is to deliver precise and fair reporting as we seek the truth, “without fear or favor.” Through our efforts, we aim to earn your trust and capture your interest.

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Oren Cass on The Benefits of Tariffs

6 days ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie |Noah Berman

Oren Cass is the founder and chief economist of American Compass, a conservative think tank. His 2018 book, The Once and Future Worker, sought to explain how American public policy left blue-collar workers behind. It was lauded by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He has since emerged as an influential voice in support of tariffs and decoupling the U.S. economy from China’s.
The Daily Roundup

6 days ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie

The Wall Street JournalU.S. House Committee Urges Two U.S. Banks to Withdraw From CATL’s Listing — CATL supplies batteries to automakers such as Tesla and Volkswagen. Chinese Premier Urges Officials to Think Outside the Box as Tariffs Bite — U.S. President Trump earlier said he is in touch with the “highest levels” of the Chinese government.
The Daily Roundup

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie

The Wall Street JournalXi Fights Trump’s Tariffs With Global Charm Offensive — The Chinese leader is seeking to win over trade partners caught between U.S. tariffs and oversupply by his country. U.S. Tries to Crush China’s AI Ambitions With Chips Crackdown — New chip restrictions for Nvidia and AMD show the Trump administration’s determination to battle China on tech advances as well as trade.
China's Chip Problem that Money Can't Solve

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Arrian Ebrahimi |Lizzi C. Lee |Ella Apostoaie

President Trump’s State of the Union demand that Congress repeal the CHIPS Act — which allocated over $50 billion to support the U.S. semiconductor industry — has reignited a familiar lament in Washington: if only the U.S. could match Beijing’s long-term commitment to industrial policy. But this view overlooks a crucial reality. China, too, struggles to craft and implement coherent national strategies for its critical industries.
The Daily Roundup

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie

The Wall Street JournalU.S. Plans to Use Tariff Negotiations to Isolate China — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants trading partners to limit China’s involvement in their economies in exchange for concessions on reciprocal tariffs.
The Daily Roundup

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie

The Wall Street JournalChina Accuses U.S. Spy Agency of Winter Games Cyberattacks — While the two superpowers are locked in a trade standoff, Beijing is growing increasingly aggressive in pushing back in other ways against perceived efforts to prevent China’s rise. Trump’s Trade War Deepens Threat to U.S. Brands in China — The tariff fight is deepening Chinese consumers’ preference for domestic goods.
The Daily Roundup

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie

The Wall Street JournalAt China’s Wholesale Hub, U.S. Orders Have Suddenly Halted. One Example: Socks. — Chinese sellers remain confident despite higher tariffs, saying it no longer makes sense to sell everyday goods to Americans. China’s Exports Surge as Orders Front-Loaded Before Tariffs — Outbound shipments in March rose 12.4% compared with the same period a year earlier.
Factory of Dreams

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie

Good evening. Back in 2018, as Robert Lighthizer set about justifying the U.S. tariffs that kicked off the first U.S.-China trade war, he mentioned a single Chinese policy 116 times: Made in China 2025. Beijing’s ambitious industrial policy, which debuted ten years ago next month, alarmed global business leaders and western governments alike. But despite tariffs, various punitive measures, and a few significant failures, it has continued to live on in China, albeit under new names.
Grading Day - The Wire China

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie |Eliot Chen

When Craig Allen, then-president of the U.S.-China Business Council, met with the governor of one of China’s poorest agricultural provinces last year, he was surprised by the governor’s economic policy goals.
Matt Turpin On Trump, Tariffs and Taiwan

1 week ago | thewirechina.com | Ella Apostoaie |Bob Davis

After a two-year stint as the National Security Council’s China chief in the first Trump White House, Matt Turpin has become a leading analyst of Chinese military and political strategy. His weekly commentary on China policy available by email or Substack, is read avidly by government officials and China watchers. Prior to his stint in the White House, Turpin served for 22 years in the Army and retired in 2017 as a lieutenant colonel.