9 h. ago EU's Dombrovskis says countermeasures possible in response to China rare earth curbs

EU's Dombrovskis says countermeasures possible in response to China rare earth curbs  Reuters

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14 h. ago EU countries mull response to China's squeeze on rare earths

EU countries mull response to China's squeeze on rare earths  Euronews.com

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16 h. ago China calls itself a responsible AI force, as most in US think otherwise

China has positioned itself as a responsible major collaborative force in AI development and governance, contrasting with a recently released survey finding that most Americans view US leadership in the field as crucial. Beijing arrived at its assessment this week as China hosted a workshop on AI capacity building, the third of its kind in two years. The week-long event in Shanghai attracted participants from more than 20 countries. Details of the discussions were not disclosed. “Artificial...

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30 h. ago A Difficult, Necessary Response to China: Curb the National Environmental Policy Act

A Difficult, Necessary Response to China: Curb the National Environmental Policy Act  American Enterprise Institute

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3 d. ago China Rare Earth Squeeze Sparks Interest In Australian Nickel Assets

China Rare Earth Squeeze Sparks Interest In Australian Nickel Assets  Forbes

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3 d. ago Luke Gromen: China’s Rare Earth Squeeze Boosts Gold & BTC Reserve Roles

Luke Gromen: China’s Rare Earth Squeeze Boosts Gold & BTC Reserve Roles  Bitbo

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5 d. ago Dutch seized Nexperia over fears Chinese owners planned to move chip production to China

The Dutch government believed chipmaker Nexperia’s Chinese owners planned to move its manufacturing operations to China, prompting the unprecedented seizure of the company that has sent shock waves through the global tech world. Earlier this month, authorities seized control of Nexperia’s management and ousted its Chinese CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, citing national security concerns. In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce on October 4 imposed export controls on Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiary and its...

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7 d. ago ‘China vs the world’: US criticises rare earth curbs, vows firm response to Beijing’s ‘coercion.’

‘China vs the world’: US criticises rare earth curbs, vows firm response to Beijing’s ‘coercion.’  Malay Mail

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7 d. ago 'China Vs World': US Seeks Group Response To Beijing's Rare Earth Move

'China Vs World': US Seeks Group Response To Beijing's Rare Earth Move  NDTV

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7 d. ago US rivalry pushing China to apply domestic law abroad, legal experts say

China is increasingly applying domestic law beyond its borders in response to US pressure, legal analysts have suggested. The “foreign-related rule of law” concept was first unveiled in 2019, and soon gained prominence. Some leading Chinese legal analysts and policy advisers have said that the United States was responsible for this. The 2023 Law on Foreign Relations was central to this drive, along with last year’s Law on Foreign State Immunity and the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of 2021. Beijing...

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7 d. ago Heads roll in China over fireworks publicity stunt in Tibet plateau

Several officials in China’s Tibet autonomous region have been punished after being held responsible for a controversial fireworks show at the foot of the Himalayas, an ecologically fragile region. Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off the fireworks as part of a publicity stunt last month. The controversial show triggered widespread debate over environmental preservation and government oversight, leading to an official investigation. According to an...

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7 d. ago China punishes officials over fireworks publicity stunt in Tibet plateau

Several officials in China’s Tibet autonomous region have been punished after being held responsible for a controversial fireworks show at the foot of the Himalayas, an ecologically fragile region. Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off the fireworks as part of a publicity stunt last month. The controversial show triggered widespread debate over environmental preservation and government oversight, leading to an official investigation. According to an...

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8 d. ago EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ over China’s latest rare earth export curbs

European Union ministers have urged Brussels to take a “tough” response to China’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday that he had requested a call with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to discuss the “unjustified” measures. He added that he had received “a lot of concerned calls from European industry, especially car companies”. Last week, Beijing announced further controls that meant products with small traces of rare earths...

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8 d. ago China retaliates in response to Dutch seizure of Nexperia, blocking chipmaker's exports following takeover — 861,000 square foot assembly site in Gaungdong affected as trade war spirals

China retaliates in response to Dutch seizure of Nexperia, blocking chipmaker's exports following takeover — 861,000 square foot assembly site in Gaungdong affected as trade war spirals  Tom's Hardware

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8 d. ago Europe Seeks Tough Response to China’s Minerals Restrictions

Europe Seeks Tough Response to China’s Minerals Restrictions  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago 6.30am in Beijing. Traders might exercise caution, await China's response to Trump's cave

6.30am in Beijing. Traders might exercise caution, await China's response to Trump's cave  investingLive

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1 week ago China defiant in first official response to Trump: 'We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one'

China defiant in first official response to Trump: 'We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one'  Fortune

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1 week ago China says it is 'not afraid' of a trade war, in response to US 100% tariffs threat

China says it is 'not afraid' of a trade war, in response to US 100% tariffs threat  Tom's Hardware

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s financing future hinges on adapting to China’s hi

This is the sixth and final part of the exclusive Capital Connectors series in which influential Chinese and global bankers reveal the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong in its evolution as an international financial hub. If history serves as a guide, Hong Kong’s continued reign as a premier international financial centre depends on a time-tested formula: adapting to meet evolving needs, particularly in response to the development of China’s economy, according to Wang Lei, CEO of Huatai...

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1 week ago Trump threatens export controls on Boeing parts in response to China

Trump threatens export controls on Boeing parts in response to China  Reuters

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