40 h. ago China ‘always’ raises this issue in deals with the US, trade rep says

China ‘always’ raises this issue in deals with the US, trade rep says  Fox News

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56 h. ago Chinese vessel grounding: concern in Philippines over new grey

A recent case of a Chinese militia vessel running aground on a strategic island in the disputed South China Sea has raised concerns from the Philippine side of another wave of so-called grey-zone activities by Beijing, even as Manila’s officials acknowledge the incident could be down to inclement weather. Observers point to the Philippines having adopted the same strategy to stake claim over the Second Thomas Shoal when it permanently grounded the war vessel BRP Sierra Madre in 1999. The recent...

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2 d. ago Trump's Deal With China: Beijing To Supply Rare Earth Minerals Under New Deal, US To Allow Chinese Students

Trump's Deal With China: Beijing To Supply Rare Earth Minerals Under New Deal, US To Allow Chinese Students  ABP Live English

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3 d. ago Haitian eyes US$1.22 billion Hong Kong IPO, one of the year’s largest

Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, the largest listed condiment producer in mainland China, is seeking to raise up to HK$9.56 billion (US$1.22 billion) in Hong Kong, marking one of the city’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) this year and giving a boost to its status as a world-leading fundraising hub. The company is offering 263.2 million H shares at a maximum price of HK$36.30 each, with the final offer price to be determined on or before June 17, Haitian said in a statement to...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong medical device maker to expand China facility amid US, EU barriers

Vincent Medical Holdings, a Hong Kong-based medical device maker, has doubled down on manufacturing in China by investing in automation and digitalisation, instead of moving operations abroad amid rising trade barriers in the US and Europe. The maker of disposable radiology products and respiratory devices is building a factory in Kaiping in the western part of the Greater Bay Area, CEO Raymond Choi Cheung-tai said in an interview. Trial operations could start before the end of the year, he...

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5 d. ago Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth...

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5 d. ago China’s Cozy Relationship With One of America’s Caribbean Neighbors Raises Red Flags

China’s Cozy Relationship With One of America’s Caribbean Neighbors Raises Red Flags  The Daily Signal

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8 d. ago Mothers were in charge of ancient Chinese society, Neolithic burial site reveals

Sometime around 4,500 years ago, a matrilineal community lived in what is now Shandong in eastern China. They farmed millet near the coast, raised animals and possibly engaged in fishing. This was the world’s earliest known matrilineal society and it lasted 250 years, maintaining a stable lineage through at least 10 generations, a Chinese-led team has discovered. To decipher their family history, the team analysed ancient DNA from 60 individuals dating to between 2750 and 2500 BC. Their findings...

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8 d. ago After CATL’s spark, China’s EV players bank on Hong Kong IPOs for growth funds

More than a dozen smart mobility companies from mainland China are making a beeline to raise funds in Hong Kong, capitalising on the growing appetite among global investors for the country’s unpolished industrial gems. The prospective initial public offerings (IPOs) from electric vehicle (EV) assemblers like Chery Automobile and Seres Group to autonomous driving technology providers such as Pony.ai are expected to enhance China’s leading automotive technologies on the global stage, bankers and...

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9 d. ago Auto industry sounds the alarm as China's rare earth curbs start to bite

Auto industry sounds the alarm as China's rare earth curbs start to bite  CNBC

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9 d. ago EU pushes China to address ‘alarming’ rare earth export controls

The EU has urged China to stop restricting the export of rare earth minerals and magnets, with the bloc’s trade chief saying its industries are in an “alarming situation”. The request was made during a meeting between the sides’ top commerce officials in Paris on Tuesday. It comes as sectors across Europe raise the alarm about a shortage of rare earths, which are used to manufacture hi-tech goods ranging from electric cars and smartphones to military tanks and aircraft. “I informed my Chinese...

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9 d. ago EU Raises With China the ‘Alarming’ Rare Earth Supply Disruption

EU Raises With China the ‘Alarming’ Rare Earth Supply Disruption  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago ‘Getting seriously worse’: EU firms sound alarm over China’s rare earth curbs

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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1 week ago Why new US curbs on China’s tech tests could raise prices for American consumers

Washington’s recent ban on Chinese labs deemed security risks over their testing of consumer electronics bound for the US has observers wondering about law enforcement while saying the ban may leave American consumers with fewer, more expensive choices. Analysts also say the impact on Chinese makers of phones, PCs and the like could be limited, even though Washington appears to be trying to curtail China, a country the US Federal Communications Commission calls an adversary. “It is hard to...

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2 w. ago Pentagon chief pushes Asian allies to raise defence spending in face of China 'threat'

Pentagon chief pushes Asian allies to raise defence spending in face of China 'threat'  France 24

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2 w. ago China’s Astronstone raises early funding for stainless steel rocket with “chopstick” recovery

China’s Astronstone raises early funding for stainless steel rocket with “chopstick” recovery  SpaceNews

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2 w. ago NVIDIA Warns It May Struggle to Compete in China’s AI Market if Restrictions Persist, Raising Risk of a Business Foreclosure

NVIDIA Warns It May Struggle to Compete in China’s AI Market if Restrictions Persist, Raising Risk of a Business Foreclosure  Wccftech

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2 w. ago Will Trump's tariffs on China raise prices at Ross? CEO says maybe. Here's what to know

Will Trump's tariffs on China raise prices at Ross? CEO says maybe. Here's what to know  Peoria Journal Star

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2 w. ago Korean soldier indicted for leaking secrets to China was raised in Beijing, prosecutors say

Korean soldier indicted for leaking secrets to China was raised in Beijing, prosecutors say  Korea JoongAng Daily

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2 w. ago China: World’s first salmon farming ship to raise 8,800 tons of fish yearly

China: World’s first salmon farming ship to raise 8,800 tons of fish yearly  Interesting Engineering

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