8 h. ago US, China to Resume Trade Talks With Focus on Rare Earth Exports

US, China to Resume Trade Talks With Focus on Rare Earth Exports  Bloomberg

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21 h. ago China signals readiness on rare earth talks, approves more exports

China has approved some qualified rare earth export applications and is ready to deepen dialogue with nations over export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said as the strategic resource continued to take centre stage in Beijing’s trade negotiations with the United States. “We’ve observed growing global demand for medium and heavy rare earths in civilian sectors such as robotics and new energy vehicles, as these industries continue to expand,” the ministry said in a statement posted on its...

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30 h. ago China's Export Restrictions Jolt Rare Earths Global Automakers Warn

China's Export Restrictions Jolt Rare Earths Global Automakers Warn  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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36 h. ago China Approves Some Exports of Rare Earths Ahead of US Talks

China Approves Some Exports of Rare Earths Ahead of US Talks  Bloomberg

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41 h. ago China Hints at Rare Earths Progress With E.U. Before Talks With U.S.

China Hints at Rare Earths Progress With E.U. Before Talks With U.S.  The New York Times

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42 h. ago China fast tracks rare earth export licences for European companies

China fast tracks rare earth export licences for European companies  Financial Times

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44 h. ago China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU  Reuters

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66 h. ago How China’s embrace of rare earth export controls is hitting the global car industry

How China’s embrace of rare earth export controls is hitting the global car industry  Fortune

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3 d. ago US Senate panel passes Taiwan, mainland China overseas military growth measures

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a slate of China-focused measures on Thursday, including bipartisan bills to counter Beijing’s overseas military expansion and bolster Taiwan’s role in global finance while advancing the nomination of a former ambassador to lead US diplomacy in East Asia. The Counter Act of 2025, co-authored by Senators Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and Pete Ricketts, Republican of Nebraska, calls on the US government to develop a strategy to respond to the...

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3 d. ago EU to China: your ‘impressive rise’ must not crush our industries

The European Union’s trade chief Maros Sefcovic has warned China that its “impressive rise must not come at the expense of the European economy” as the bloc continues to push for Beijing to loosen export controls on rare earths and act on trade diversion. Speaking in Brussels on Thursday, two days after meeting Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, Sefcovic stated that “China has a responsibility to match its support for multilateralism with full respect for the rules meant to ensure fairness...

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3 d. ago China hails new helicopter engine as a milestone for its aviation ambitions

China has granted approval for the country’s first home-grown 1,000-kilowatt helicopter engine to begin mass production, as Beijing doubles down on its aviation ambitions in defiance of US efforts to restrict its access to key technologies. The engine, named the AES100, was granted a production licence by Chinese authorities on Thursday, “laying a solid foundation for its market launch”, state-run news agency Xinhua reported. The move comes just days after Washington announced a new round of...

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3 d. ago Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare

Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare-earth export curbs  Reuters

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3 d. ago China's approvals of coal power plants grow after 2024 decline

China's approvals of coal power plants grow after 2024 decline  Reuters

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4 d. ago EU pushes China to address ‘alarming’ rare earth export controls

The EU has urged China to stop restricting the export of rare earth minerals and magnets, with the bloc’s trade chief saying its industries are in an “alarming situation”. The request was made during a meeting between the sides’ top commerce officials in Paris on Tuesday. It comes as sectors across Europe raise the alarm about a shortage of rare earths, which are used to manufacture hi-tech goods ranging from electric cars and smartphones to military tanks and aircraft. “I informed my Chinese...

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4 d. ago China Rare Earth Crackdown: Beijing Tightens Export Control Amid Global Shortages

China Rare Earth Crackdown: Beijing Tightens Export Control Amid Global Shortages  Deccan Herald

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4 d. ago China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide

China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide  Reuters

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4 d. ago EU industry could grind to a halt over China’s rare earth restrictions

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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4 d. ago ‘Getting seriously worse’: EU firms sound alarm over China’s rare earth curbs

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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5 d. ago Exclusive: China's rare earth export curbs risk halting German car production, lobby group warns

Exclusive: China's rare earth export curbs risk halting German car production, lobby group warns  Reuters

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5 d. ago Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions By Reuters

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions By Reuters  Investing.com

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