5 d. ago Japan firms seen ‘stockpiling’ rare earths as Tokyo looks to G7 in face of China controls

Fears of China choking off exports of critical minerals to Japan amid a deepening political dispute have set off industry alarms and prompted Tokyo to elevate the issue at a G7 gathering of finance ministers this week, despite Beijing’s assurances that civilian trade would be spared. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said last week that she would attend the Group of Seven event in Washington on Monday with the “risk of a rare-earth-supply interruption from China in mind”, the...

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9 d. ago CN Major Oil Firms Seek Guidance from Beijing on Venezuela Issues: Wire

CN Major Oil Firms Seek Guidance from Beijing on Venezuela Issues: Wire  AASTOCKS.com

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1 week ago Bid to change Taiwan law that prompted Beijing to warn of war risk falls at first hurdle

A controversial plan to change Taiwan’s law governing relations with mainland China, which critics said could edge the island towards “de jure independence”, appears to have collapsed within days. The failure of the draft legislation to even reach the legislature’s agenda committee underscored the sensitivity of the issue amid mounting pressure from Beijing, which warned on Sunday that a declaration of independence would mean war. The initiative to amend the Act Governing Relations Between the...

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1 week ago China, Taiwan, United States Trump shows signs of appeasement to Beijing on Taiwan issue

China, Taiwan, United States Trump shows signs of appeasement to Beijing on Taiwan issue  Intelligence Online

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2 w. ago Why the feud between Tokyo and Beijing could rage on for a while yet

Nearly two months after Japan’s new prime minister enraged Beijing with her remarks on Taiwan, the issue is not going away. Sanae Takaichi set off a diplomatic firestorm in November when she suggested that Japan could justify a military response if Beijing attacked Taiwan. Beijing hit back with diplomatic, economic and military pressure in a campaign analysts said reflected concerns about Japan’s assertiveness on regional security and closer ties with the US and other allies. Tensions are...

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2 w. ago Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position

Venezuela criticised the United States on Monday over its decision to approve a large-scale arms sale to Taiwan, aligning itself with Beijing as tensions escalated around the island. In a statement issued by the foreign ministry, the Venezuelan government said the sale interfered in China’s internal affairs and breached international commitments undertaken by Washington. It reiterated its support for the one-China principle and said Taiwan is “an inalienable part of China’s territory”. The...

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2 w. ago China launches military drills around Taiwan as Beijing issues ‘stern warning’

China launches military drills around Taiwan as Beijing issues ‘stern warning’  The Independent

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3 w. ago South Korean president set to visit China next month, with North Korea high on agenda

Lee Jae-myung is set to become the first sitting South Korean president to travel to China since 2019 with a visit scheduled for early January. Analysts said Lee was expected to engage Beijing on security issues, including North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and the enforcement of international sanctions, while seeking to build on his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October. Neither side has confirmed the visit, but preparations are under way, highlighted by a recent strategic...

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3 w. ago Chongqing Issues First Domestic L3 Dedicated License Plate for Vehicles, Beijing Issues Three Consecutively, Consumers to Experience Next Month

Chongqing Issues First Domestic L3 Dedicated License Plate for Vehicles, Beijing Issues Three Consecutively, Consumers to Experience Next Month  36Kr

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3 w. ago Beijing Pushes RMB Internationalisation as Debt Issuance Surges

Beijing Pushes RMB Internationalisation as Debt Issuance Surges  East & Partners

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3 w. ago Beijing’s Serene View of the Chinese Economy Ignores The Major Issues

Beijing’s Serene View of the Chinese Economy Ignores The Major Issues  The Wire China

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