1 hour ago Trump cannot hope to solve a China ‘problem’ he has misdiagnosed

Amid a US-China trade truce, negotiators in London reached a “framework” agreement to activate the Geneva deal, raising hopes for an immediate alleviation of the trade conflict, including potentially a US commitment to revoke some of its tech embargoes in return for China’s relaxation of rare earth export restrictions. The full details of the London agreement are expected to be available after both US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping have approved it. The two-day London...

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8 h. ago Is China eyeing New Hampshire’s water as part of a ‘soft power invasion’?

Is China eyeing New Hampshire’s water as part of a ‘soft power invasion’?  NewsNation

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9 h. ago China eyes stronger cooperation with ECB amid global trade tensions

China eyes stronger cooperation with ECB amid global trade tensions  Reuters

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9 h. ago Former Anwar aide acquitted of drug and firearms charges, claims persecution

A former aide who accused Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of sexual misconduct has claimed he is a victim of political persecution, after a court in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday acquitted him of drug and firearms charges. Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, who made headlines in 2019 with allegations against the then-opposition leader, was charged last year with possession of over 300g of cannabis and two imitation firearms. The items were found in his car outside a police station in September...

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11 h. ago India in touch with China about supply chain predictability after rare earths curbs

India in touch with China about supply chain predictability after rare earths curbs  Reuters

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12 h. ago China’s viral Labubu toy has an unlikely fan – the ruling Communist Party

As Chinese companies ponder how best to market their products internationally, the example set by Pop Mart – the Beijing-based brand behind the viral Labubu toy – has been praised by the country’s state media for the creativity that underlies its success. The wide-mouthed, bug-eyed toy’s global fan base is evidence of a shift in priorities for China as it transforms from a producer of low-value goods to a hub of innovation, Qiushi, the Communist Party’s top theoretical journal, said in a...

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13 h. ago Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US

Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US  Al Jazeera

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15 h. ago Malaysians demand action against Facebook group exploiting schoolgirls’ images

Outraged Malaysians have demanded that police hunt down the people behind a Facebook page that has shared hundreds of images of schoolgirls. The online community launched a social media crusade earlier this week against the group called “Group Budak2 Sekolah Rendah” (Primary School Kids Group) after an influencer discovered an old picture of herself from her high school days posted on the page. The group had around 12,000 members who routinely made sexually suggestive comments on pictures of...

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16 h. ago Trump touts ‘done’ deal with Beijing on rare earth minerals, Chinese students

Trump touts ‘done’ deal with Beijing on rare earth minerals, Chinese students  PTV News

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19 h. ago Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’

Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding, responded to the resignation letter of a long-term employee on Tuesday, a rare move for the tech veteran who stepped back from all corporate roles in 2019. In a response published on Alibaba’s internal website, Ma addressed the concerns raised by a 15-year employee, who criticised the “big company disease” afflicting the Chinese e-commerce giant in an extensive internal letter. The employee, a product development leader on the team responsible for...

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21 h. ago US President Donald Trump says rare earths deal 'done' with China

US President Donald Trump says rare earths deal 'done' with China  BBC

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22 h. ago Donald Trump's BIG announcement on trade deal with China, Beijing to supply THESE rare...

Donald Trump's BIG announcement on trade deal with China, Beijing to supply THESE rare...  DNA India

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30 h. ago China’s Lock on Rare Earths Dictated Path Toward Trade Truce

China’s Lock on Rare Earths Dictated Path Toward Trade Truce  WSJ

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31 h. ago Beijing puts six month limit on its ease of rare earth export licenses

Beijing puts six month limit on its ease of rare earth export licenses  Forexlive | Forex News, Technical Analysis & Trading Tools

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32 h. ago Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%

Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%  AP News

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33 h. ago US to access Chinese rare earth minerals; here’s what Trump says Beijing will get in return

US to access Chinese rare earth minerals; here’s what Trump says Beijing will get in return  theweek.in

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33 h. ago Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students

Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students  Yahoo

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33 h. 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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33 h. ago Deal with China 'done', Beijing to supply rare earths: Trump

Deal with China 'done', Beijing to supply rare earths: Trump  TRT Global

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33 h. ago Trump says China deal 'done', Beijing to supply rare earths; tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55 per cent

Trump says China deal 'done', Beijing to supply rare earths; tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55 per cent  The New Indian Express

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