4 d. ago Demand destruction can help break China's rare earths chokehold

Demand destruction can help break China's rare earths chokehold  Reuters

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4 d. ago Labubu Doll Fetches $150,000 at China Auction as Demand Rages

Labubu Doll Fetches $150,000 at China Auction as Demand Rages  Bloomberg

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6 d. ago US soybean farmers move to reduce dependence on China as trade war grinds on

Soybean farmers in the United States have stepped up efforts to diversify their export markets while maintaining China as a critical buyer, despite ongoing trade tensions between the two superpowers, according to the head of a leading industry association. Jim Sutter, CEO of the US Soybean Export Council, said that while concerns about possible disruptions persist, China’s strong demand for soybeans – a crucial commodity for food and livestock feed – would ensure the US remains an important...

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6 d. ago China’s consumer prices fall for fourth month amid weak demand, trade tensions

China’s consumer prices declined for a fourth straight month in May, highlighting persistent deflationary pressures driven by sluggish demand and trade tensions with the United States, which are compounding inventory strains for manufacturers. The national consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, fell 0.1 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The figure beat market expectations after a poll by financial provider...

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6 d. ago China consumer prices slump again, deepening deflation worries as demand stays weak

China consumer prices slump again, deepening deflation worries as demand stays weak  CNBC

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8 d. ago US retailers demand Chinese firms pay shipping costs as trade pressure grows

US retail giants are demanding that their Chinese suppliers split or even bear the full cost of shipping goods across the Pacific, as freight rates skyrocket amid the disruption caused by the trade war, sources at Chinese export firms told the Post. The move is the latest sign of the intense pressure America’s biggest retailers are putting on Chinese factories to absorb more of the additional costs created by the trade war, with the companies facing calls at home to “eat the tariffs”. Until...

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1 week ago China’s courtroom espionage strategy demands a federal response

China’s courtroom espionage strategy demands a federal response  The Hill

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1 week ago How dependent is America’s arsenal on China’s critical mineral supply?

The US defence sector is dependent on critical minerals for its advanced weapon systems, but it has relied on China to meet its demands. As Beijing tightens export restrictions, there is a growing risk to the Pentagon’s military readiness and supply chain security. The big picture China dominates the global supply of rare earths, including more than 90 per cent of the world’s processing and refining. It also has an edge in most other critical minerals, such as refined gallium, of which it...

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2 w. ago Opinion | Why China’s problem of cutthroat competition demands the world’s attention

Opinion | Why China’s problem of cutthroat competition demands the world’s attention  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Facing sinking coal demand, China asks power plants to just buy more, sources say

Facing sinking coal demand, China asks power plants to just buy more, sources say  Reuters

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2 w. ago America’s quantum computing race against China demands urgent action

America’s quantum computing race against China demands urgent action  Washington Times

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2 w. ago Soft China dampens Asia LNG demand while Europe's imports ease: Russell

Soft China dampens Asia LNG demand while Europe's imports ease: Russell  Reuters

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2 w. ago Soft China dampens Asia LNG demand while Europe's imports ease

Soft China dampens Asia LNG demand while Europe's imports ease  Reuters

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3 w. ago WGC Rising gas output, pipeline supplies slow China's LNG demand

WGC Rising gas output, pipeline supplies slow China's LNG demand  Reuters

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3 w. ago China's Oil Demand to Peak Within 5 Years as India's Continues to Climb

China's Oil Demand to Peak Within 5 Years as India's Continues to Climb  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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3 w. ago China gold demand returns with a vengeance as bullion purchases support stability while fueling de

China gold demand returns with a vengeance as bullion purchases support stability while fueling de-dollarization  KITCO

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3 w. ago Oil prices ease on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals

Oil prices ease on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals  Reuters

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3 w. ago China Demands US ‘Immediately Correct Its Wrongdoings’ After Allegedly Undermining Geneva Trade Talks : Report

China Demands US ‘Immediately Correct Its Wrongdoings’ After Allegedly Undermining Geneva Trade Talks : Report  The Daily Hodl

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3 w. ago Analysis: How China’s renewables can meet electricity demand

Analysis: How China’s renewables can meet electricity demand  Dialogue Earth

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3 w. ago Oil News: Crude Futures Drop as U.S. Downgrade and China Data Hit Demand

Oil News: Crude Futures Drop as U.S. Downgrade and China Data Hit Demand  FXEmpire

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