48 h. ago US lawmakers propose US$2.5 billion agency to boost production of rare earths

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with US$2.5 billion to spur production of rare earths and the other critical minerals, while the Trump administration has already taken aggressive actions to break China’s grip on the market for these materials that are crucial to hi-tech products, including mobile phones, electric vehicles, jet fighters and missiles. It is too early to tell how the bill, if passed, could align with the White House’s policy but whatever the...

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57 h. ago Japan and the Philippines Sign New Defense Pact as They Face Growing China Aggression

Japan and the Philippines Sign New Defense Pact as They Face Growing China Aggression  Military.com

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60 h. ago Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions

Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions  Al Jazeera

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65 h. ago Japan, Philippines tighten ties with new defence pact amid China tensions

Japan and the Philippines signed a defence pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with Beijing, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that potential mainland Chinese action against...

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3 d. ago ‘Aggressive’ US approach in Western Hemisphere could affect rivalry with China, Russia: Experts

‘Aggressive’ US approach in Western Hemisphere could affect rivalry with China, Russia: Experts  Anadolu Ajansı

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1 week ago US aggression in Venezuela seriously destabilizes international order, says China

US aggression in Venezuela seriously destabilizes international order, says China  Peoples Dispatch

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1 week ago Maduro’s seizure sends shockwaves as Trump’s move seen as green light for China, Russia aggression

Maduro’s seizure sends shockwaves as Trump’s move seen as green light for China, Russia aggression  Ynetnews

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last month Scott pushes 'aggressive posture against China,' focusing on chips, AI in defense bill now heading to Trump

Scott pushes 'aggressive posture against China,' focusing on chips, AI in defense bill now heading to Trump  Fox Business

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