40 h. ago China dumps more US debt, buys other assets as Trump targets Powell

China trimmed its holdings of US Treasuries in November to the lowest level since 2008, diverging from a global trend that saw total foreign ownership of the debt instruments hit a record high. Analysts say the prospect of a politicised Federal Reserve chairmanship under Donald Trump’s presidency has deepened Beijing’s concerns over its exposure to American debt, with more cuts expected. Beijing’s stockpile fell to US$682.6 billion in November, down from US$688.7 billion in October, according to...

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3 d. ago The Critical Minerals Conundrum Why Reducing Reliance on China is So Hard

The Critical Minerals Conundrum Why Reducing Reliance on China is So Hard  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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4 d. ago China’s position on maintaining stability, security of critical mineral supply chains unchanged: FM on G7 Finance Ministers' request to reduce China rare earth dependence

China’s position on maintaining stability, security of critical mineral supply chains unchanged: FM on G7 Finance Ministers' request to reduce China rare earth dependence  Global Times

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5 d. ago Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US

Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US  KTVN

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5 d. ago Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time

Lawyers for a former newspaper publisher and two activists have called for less than 10 years’ imprisonment for their roles in attempts to instigate sanctions against Hong Kong and mainland China, saying they deserve additional reductions in securing Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s conviction in his national security trial. Arguments over appropriate sentences for the former media boss and eight other defendants began on Monday at West Kowloon Court. Aside from Lai, the rest pleaded guilty before his...

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5 d. ago As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties

As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties  The Hill

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6 d. ago US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths  Reuters

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9 d. ago China played big role in reducing opioid deaths, research suggests

China played big role in reducing opioid deaths, research suggests  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago Venezuela’s rare earth minerals could reduce US dependence on China, expert says

Venezuela’s rare earth minerals could reduce US dependence on China, expert says  Fox Business

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9 d. ago What will top the agenda when Canada’s Mark Carney heads to China?

Trade, particularly in energy, is expected to dominate Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s talks in China next week as his country looks to reduce its economic reliance on the United States. Carney’s five-day trip starts on Tuesday and will be the first by a Canadian leader to China since 2017. Carney said on Wednesday that his trip was part of a broader effort to bolster Canada’s economic resilience. “We’re forging new partnerships around the world to transform our economy from one that has...

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9 d. ago USDA Research Priorities for 2026 and China Tries to Reduce Soy Reliance

USDA Research Priorities for 2026 and China Tries to Reduce Soy Reliance  AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s humidity reaches lowest level recorded for single day in January

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. The humidity in Hong Kong on Thursday dropped to the lowest level ever recorded for the month of January, the local forecaster said, while warning that Friday would bring a second consecutive day of frost. Under the influence of a winter monsoon, the relative humidity plunged to 17 per...

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1 week ago Reduced risks, not breakthroughs main aim of Lee's trip to China

Reduced risks, not breakthroughs main aim of Lee's trip to China  The Korea Herald

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2 w. ago Can China Reduce Soybean Import Demand? Evaluating Soybean Meal Reduction Efforts

Can China Reduce Soybean Import Demand? Evaluating Soybean Meal Reduction Efforts  Successful Farming

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3 w. ago China's export licences won't reduce excess steel exports, Japan lobby head says

China's export licences won't reduce excess steel exports, Japan lobby head says  Reuters

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3 w. ago 'China wants to push US away from India, reduce LAC tensions, Arunachal Pradesh as core...:' Pentagon report

'China wants to push US away from India, reduce LAC tensions, Arunachal Pradesh as core...:' Pentagon report  india.com

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3 w. ago China pledges to continue advancing energy conservation, carbon reduction

China pledges to continue advancing energy conservation, carbon reduction  People's Daily Online

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4 w. ago China reduces US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008

China reduces US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008  Anadolu Ajansı

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last month China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008 amid debt ceiling fears

China reduced its US Treasury holdings in October to its lowest level in 17 years, as mounting concerns over US debt sustainability and the Federal Reserve’s independence further eroded confidence in dollar-backed assets. The country’s stockpile fell to US$688.7 billion in October, down from US$700.5 billion in September, according to US Treasury Department data released on Thursday. October’s figure was the lowest level reported since November 2008, and marked a plunge of more than 47 per cent...

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