8 h. ago Is China’s rare earths policy frustrating US upgrades to the F

America’s upgrade programme for its F-35 stealth fighter jet is facing further delays and China’s control of rare earths and metals could be a contributing reason, according to industry assessments. The F-35 has consistently improved its combat capabilities through upgrades named blocks, ranging from 1A to 3F. In 2019, the US Defence Department launched its Block 4 upgrade initiative to improve the aircraft’s detection range, air-to-air engagement and precision strike abilities. However, the...

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13 h. ago China's rare cut to power pollution offset by higher US emissions

China's rare cut to power pollution offset by higher US emissions  Reuters

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46 h. ago Trump administration investing in rare earth companies to break China's grip

Trump administration investing in rare earth companies to break China's grip  San Antonio Express-News

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46 h. ago Trump administration investing millions in U.S. rare earth companies in effort to break China's grip

Trump administration investing millions in U.S. rare earth companies in effort to break China's grip  statesman.com

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56 h. ago Peek behind Putin’s hotel door shows China delivering a colourful welcome

Newly published video offers a rare glimpse into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stay in China last week, after a Russian state media journalist posted the footage to his Telegram channel. Contrary to the president’s public image as a tough guy, the Russian leader’s residence in China was decorated with colourful Chinese figurines. Footage posted by Pavel Zarubin on Monday showed dolls dressed in Chinese opera costumes, Chinese dancing lion statues and panda figurines in the style of Russian...

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56 h. ago Where’s Labubu? Peek into Putin’s hotel reveals colourful China welcome

Newly published video has offered a rare glimpse into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stay in China last week, after a Russian state media journalist posted the footage to his Telegram channel. Contrary to his tough-guy public image, the Russian leader’s residence in Beijing was decorated with colourful Chinese figurines. Footage posted by Pavel Zarubin on Monday showed dolls dressed in Chinese opera costumes, Chinese dancing lion statues and panda figurines in the style of Russian nesting...

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60 h. ago India revs up alternate EV motor tests as China curbs rare earths exports

India revs up alternate EV motor tests as China curbs rare earths exports  Reuters

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4 d. ago Rare chance for Hongkongers to visit exhibition showcasing Tang dynasty treasures

Nearly 300 well-preserved exhibits from 28 museums and institutions in mainland China have gone on show in Hong Kong in a rare showcase of the prosperous Tang dynasty (618-907), with new incentives to encourage student visits. Themed “Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness”, the exhibition has been organised by the Antiquities and Monuments Office and is running at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui until the...

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6 d. ago China’s control over rare earth metals threatens U.S. security, industry expert says

China’s control over rare earth metals threatens U.S. security, industry expert says  Washington Times

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1 week ago North Korea’s Kim Departs for Rare China Trip, Local Media Says

North Korea’s Kim Departs for Rare China Trip, Local Media Says  Mint

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1 week ago China launches tiny Mexican satellites in rare North American rocket contract

Mexico has become the second country in North America to send satellites into orbit using a Chinese rocket – more than half a decade after Canada blazed the trail. Two satellites from ThumbSat, a start-up based in Tijuana, just across the border from San Diego, were among a batch of seven launched into sun-synchronous orbit earlier this month by Beijing-based CAS Space on board its solid-fuel Kinetica-1 rocket. ThumbSat hailed the launch of its femtosatellites – each weighing less than 100 grams...

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1 week ago China’s military parade provides reminder of rising stars who fell to earth

China’s military parade next month will offer a rare opportunity for outsiders to observe which generals are valued by the People’s Liberation Army top brass. The PLA does not publish regular updates on its personnel changes, so the identity of those given prominent roles will provide clues about who might be in line for more senior positions. But the absence of certain figures may also offer clues about who has fallen foul of the ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the military, which has...

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2 w. ago Kim Jong Un to attend China parade in rare trip outside North Korea

Kim Jong Un to attend China parade in rare trip outside North Korea  The Independent

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2 w. ago Should the US be worried? India’s Modi set for rare China trip after Trump’s tariff sting

Should the US be worried? India’s Modi set for rare China trip after Trump’s tariff sting  CNN

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2 w. ago Trump’s 200% rare earth tariff threat proof of China’s leverage: analysts

Revived threats of tariff increases from US President Donald Trump over China’s supply of rare earth elements highlight the minerals’ importance in global manufacturing, analysts said – and show Beijing its dominance in this area remains a potent source of leverage in trade negotiations. China will face “200 per cent tariffs, or something” unless it continues to ensure shipments of permanent magnets containing the minerals will reach the US, Trump said during a meeting with South Korean...

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2 w. ago Trump’s fresh tariff threat, China’s invisibility tech: 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. Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200% tariffs US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country. 2. Why China and US still invest in crewed military systems when they have drones Rapid...

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2 w. ago Trump warns of 200% tariff on China over rare earths, touts Boeing jets as leverage (BA:NYSE)

Trump warns of 200% tariff on China over rare earths, touts Boeing jets as leverage (BA:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

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2 w. ago Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On China If Beijing Does Not Export Rare

Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On China If Beijing Does Not Export Rare-Earth Magnets To US  NDTV Profit

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2 w. ago Trump says US won't destabilise China, warns Beijing over rare earths

Trump says US won't destabilise China, warns Beijing over rare earths  Business Standard

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2 w. ago Trump says US has 'incredible cards' that could destroy China, warns of 200% tariff on rare earth magnets

Trump says US has 'incredible cards' that could destroy China, warns of 200% tariff on rare earth magnets  The Economic Times

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