4 d. ago Can Europe rebuild its strength to trade with China without fear?

China and the European Union began 2026 with another trade clash. As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase, Brussels tightened compliance and Beijing warned of countermeasures. However, this week, the two sides signalled progress on defusing the electric vehicle dispute; the EU issued guidance to Chinese EV exporters on submitting minimum price plans. The juxtaposition underlines the point: even when one high-profile area shifts from escalation to technical...

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6 d. ago Japan launches world’s first deep sea trial to secure own rare earth supply

A Japanese mining ship departed on Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo’s drive to curb its reliance on China for critical minerals as Beijing tightens supply. The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori island some 1,900km (1,200 miles) southeast of Tokyo, will mark the world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare earth seabed sludge from 6km deep onto a ship. Japan, like its Western allies, has been reducing its dependence on...

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8 d. ago Beijing Tightens Scrutiny of Food Delivery Giants Amid Price Wars

Beijing Tightens Scrutiny of Food Delivery Giants Amid Price Wars  Caixin Global

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8 d. ago Beijing and Tokyo at loggerheads as China Tightens Export Controls of Japan

Beijing and Tokyo at loggerheads as China Tightens Export Controls of Japan-bound Dual-use Items  The Tanzania Times

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1 week ago China's slow reaction to Maduro's capture: Beijing tightens the tap on Caracas while expanding its influence in the region

China's slow reaction to Maduro's capture: Beijing tightens the tap on Caracas while expanding its influence in the region  El Mundo America

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2 w. ago Beijing Tightens Grip on M&A Lending as New Rules Take Effect

Beijing Tightens Grip on M&A Lending as New Rules Take Effect  Caixin Global

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2 w. ago Beijing tightens grip on Taiwan 'life or death' shipping lanes in war game

Beijing tightens grip on Taiwan 'life or death' shipping lanes in war game  Tradewinds News

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2 w. ago Beijing tightens grip on Taiwan’s ‘life or death’ shipping lanes in war game

Beijing tightens grip on Taiwan’s ‘life or death’ shipping lanes in war game  Tradewinds News

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3 w. ago Beijing tightens reins on copper and alumina projects to stop “disorderly expansion”

Beijing tightens reins on copper and alumina projects to stop “disorderly expansion”  alcircle

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3 w. ago Hong Kong to broaden crypto rules with new licences for dealers and custodians

Hong Kong will broaden its crypto rule book next year, with regulators preparing new licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians, as the city pushes to deepen its digital asset market even as Beijing tightens its scrutiny on crypto activities on the mainland. Regulators said on Wednesday they would finalise legislative proposals for two new licensing frameworks – one for providers of virtual asset dealing services, previously referred to as over-the-counter (OTC) trading services,...

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3 w. ago Why India to Europe trade corridor is stalling even as talks continue

Discussions on the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) are being revived by some of its founders even as questions persist over the political will to implement the ambitious project, with analysts saying the Gaza situation is a key hurdle in hampering progress. Unveiled in 2023, IMEC is positioned as a single economic artery connecting South Asia, the Middle East and Europe through shipping lanes, railways, energy pipelines and high-speed data cables running via the Gulf. Planners...

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