42 h. ago China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments

A top Chinese rare earth exporter, which hosted President Xi Jinping during a 2019 inspection, said it had obtained export permits for several destinations, including the United States. Investors welcomed the news, sending the company’s shares higher. JL MAG Rare-Earth said on Wednesday that it had also been granted licenses for Europe and Southeast Asia, and that it would export magnetic materials, components and motor rotors. “After the export controls imposed on medium and heavy rare earth...

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3 d. ago China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage

China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage  CNBC

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4 d. ago China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May By Reuters

China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May By Reuters  Investing.com

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6 d. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it achieve it?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

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6 d. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it get there?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

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7 d. ago Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions

Auto companies face shortages due to China's rare earth restrictions  Reuters

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7 d. ago White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs

White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs  Supply Chain Dive

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8 d. ago China's Sichuan province to offer extended marriage and maternity leave

China's Sichuan province to offer extended marriage and maternity leave  Reuters

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8 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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8 d. ago South Korea’s new leader faces tightrope act between China ties, US alliance

Hours after Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as the president of South Korea early on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a congratulatory message, emphasising that China placed “great importance” on strengthening ties with its neighbour amid an increasingly uncertain global landscape. During his campaign, Lee pledged to repair strained ties with China and North Korea and underscored China’s role as a vital trading partner. Analysts predicted more stable China-South Korea relations to...

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9 d. ago Exclusive | Trump poised to extend TikTok ban deadline – for third time – as US, China meet for trade talks: source

Exclusive | Trump poised to extend TikTok ban deadline – for third time – as US, China meet for trade talks: source  New York Post

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9 d. ago U.S. extends China GPU tariff exemption until August 31 — Motherboards also listed in Section 301 exclusion

U.S. extends China GPU tariff exemption until August 31 — Motherboards also listed in Section 301 exclusion  Tom's Hardware

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2 w. ago China Hedge Fund Buying April Dip Extends Decade Gain to 1,485%

China Hedge Fund Buying April Dip Extends Decade Gain to 1,485%  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago China extends destroyer strike range with airborne early warning system: CCTV

China’s most powerful destroyer can now strike beyond visual-range targets with pinpoint precision by linking to an airborne early warning system – the same technology used by the Pakistan Air Force in the recent Kashmir conflict – according to state broadcaster CCTV. On Sunday, CCTV confirmed for the first time that the Type 055 stealth guided-missile destroyer Lhasa could use data links to synchronise with People’s Liberation Army’s airborne early warning platforms, enabling it to conduct...

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2 w. ago China extends its reach into the Solar System with launch of asteroid mission

China extends its reach into the Solar System with launch of asteroid mission  Ars Technica

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2 w. ago China’s translations ‘never right’, EU companies’ gloom: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark summit China extended its short-term stay visa exemption policy to four Persian Gulf countries on Wednesday, a day after a landmark summit with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Southeast Asian countries. 2. Record levels of pessimism among EU businesses in China, survey...

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3 w. ago China to extend combat range of UAVs as Jiu Tian drone carrier prepares for first mission

Aircraft has 7,000km range and can release up to 100 units of loitering ammunition or small drones, including kamikaze UAVs.

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3 w. ago Jiu Tian drone carrier set to extend China’s UAV combat range

Jiu Tian drone carrier set to extend China’s UAV combat range  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China to extend UAV combat range as first mission nears for ‘drone mother ship’ Jiu Tian

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

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