18 h. ago China opposes NATO’s criticism, urges it to stop using Beijing as excuse

China opposes NATO’s criticism, urges it to stop using Beijing as excuse  Investing.com

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24 h. ago Top US envoy in Hong Kong may be headed for senior role in Beijing embassy

The top US diplomat in Hong Kong is likely to be heading north to take up a leading role in the United States’ Beijing embassy, the South China Morning Post has learned. Gregory May, who arrived to serve as the US consul general for Hong Kong and Macau in September 2022, is tipped to be a top candidate for a ministerial role in the US embassy in Beijing, according to sources. It is a critical time in the relationship as Beijing and Washington engage in a series of high-stakes talks to manage...

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36 h. ago AstraZeneca bosses ‘turning a blind eye’ to Beijing, say critics

AstraZeneca bosses ‘turning a blind eye’ to Beijing, say critics  The Times

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65 h. ago Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth...

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5 d. ago Trump says US economic officials to meet China counterparts in London next week

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his top economic officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week to discuss trade, just days after he conducted a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and also reiterated that Beijing agreed to restart exports of critical minerals. “I am pleased to announce that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, will be meeting...

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5 d. ago Beijing’s Export Curbs Reignite Interest in Critical Mineral Stocks

Beijing’s Export Curbs Reignite Interest in Critical Mineral Stocks  Money Morning

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2 w. ago Beijing may have breached US government systems before Cityworks plugged a critical flaw

Beijing may have breached US government systems before Cityworks plugged a critical flaw  csoonline.com

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3 w. ago How critical minerals became Beijing’s ultimate trump card in US

Beijing is still tightening its grip over supplies of rare earths and other key minerals despite the tariff truce, allowing it to cut off US access at will.

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3 w. ago China To Pak Rescue After India Freezes Water Treaty: Beijing SCRAMBLES To Build Critical Dam

China To Pak Rescue After India Freezes Water Treaty: Beijing SCRAMBLES To Build Critical Dam  Times of India

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