11 h. ago US ‘remains dependent’: why China’s rare earth dominance is far from over

China is expected to maintain a strategic edge over the United States in the rare earth industry, thanks to Beijing’s long-term investments in advanced mining and processing technologies. In contrast, the US is paying the price for decades of underinvestment, obsolete policies and the absence of a coherent strategy, according to a report by the New York-based think tank Strategy Risks. The warning came as Beijing increasingly leverages its dominance in the global rare earth supply chain –...

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21 h. ago Japan dives deep in race for rare earths, stirring a green backlash

Japan’s quest for rare earths is about to plunge to unprecedented depths in what could be the most extreme trial extraction ever attempted, accelerating a push to lessen its reliance on overseas suppliers – but at what environmental cost? The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology plans to deploy a deep-sea drilling vessel to a site around 100km (54 nautical miles) from Minamitorishima, according to a report in the Nikkei newspaper dated July 1. The remote atoll is some 1,850km...

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32 h. ago East Asia faces fresh US tariffs, China rare earth curbs: 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. Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, on Monday slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or higher import taxes on several other nations ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday deadline. 2. Rare earth dominance: why...

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32 h. ago Exclusive: Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

Exclusive: Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths  Reuters

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32 h. ago Nissan to scale back production plan for new EV due to China rare earth curbs, Kyodo reports

Nissan to scale back production plan for new EV due to China rare earth curbs, Kyodo reports  Reuters

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34 h. ago Meta’s AI lab scoops up two more Chinese experts from Apple, OpenAI

Facebook parent Meta Platforms is adding another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) expert to its newly established research facility, underscoring how researchers from China are increasingly sought after in the competitive global race for top tech talent. The social media giant has recruited Pang Ruoming, who held the title of distinguished software engineer at Apple and was leading its foundation models team, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday that was confirmed by Meta. Neither...

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36 h. ago Germany Condemns China for Targeting German Aircraft With Laser in EU Operation

Germany Condemns China for Targeting German Aircraft With Laser in EU Operation  U.S. News & World Report

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38 h. ago Watch Stocks Stabilize as Trump Open to Talks on Tariffs | The China Show 7/8/2025

Watch Stocks Stabilize as Trump Open to Talks on Tariffs | The China Show 7/8/2025  Bloomberg

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39 h. ago Rare earth dominance: why China still holds the cards despite global pushback

Beijing’s recent export controls on rare earths have spurred a flurry of international efforts to diversify supply chains and reduce China’s long-standing dominance in critical minerals. In June, the Ministry of Commerce announced that it would approve qualified export applications and was open to discussions with other countries regarding the restrictions. But as rare earths emerge as a new front in the US-China rivalry, companies worldwide have announced plans for a string of projects designed...

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42 h. ago Why China's dispute with Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

Why China's dispute with Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths  Reuters

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42 h. ago Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths  Reuters

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46 h. ago How The U.S. Can Reduce Dependence On China’s Rare Earth Minerals

How The U.S. Can Reduce Dependence On China’s Rare Earth Minerals  Forbes

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49 h. ago A new version of TikTok? What to know as Trump says he'll talk to China this week

A new version of TikTok? What to know as Trump says he'll talk to China this week  USA Today

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57 h. ago China considers doubling investment channel for buying overseas bonds, Bloomberg News reports

China considers doubling investment channel for buying overseas bonds, Bloomberg News reports  KFGO

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59 h. ago China dad carries disabled son to school for 12 years, vows to do same at university

A father in China who has been carrying his disabled son on his back to school every day for the past 12 years has touched millions of hearts in the country. Chuan Zhuyu, a recent graduate from a secondary school in Tengchong, Yunnan province, southwestern China, scored 624 out of 750 in this year’s university entrance exam, known as “gaokao” in China. The relatively high score came as a relief to his father, who has shown dedicated care for his son, the news outlet The Cover reported. “My...

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60 h. ago China’s FM spokesperson responds to US’ claim of talks over TikTok issue

China’s FM spokesperson responds to US’ claim of talks over TikTok issue  Global Times

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61 h. ago China's rare earth export controls are good for Beijing, bad for business

China's rare earth export controls are good for Beijing, bad for business  Reuters

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3 d. ago Trump: US 'Pretty Much' Has Deal for TikTok Sale Ahead of China Talks

Trump: US 'Pretty Much' Has Deal for TikTok Sale Ahead of China Talks  PCMag

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3 d. ago Donald Trump Announces Upcoming Talks With China On TikTok: 'We Pretty Much Have A Deal'

Donald Trump Announces Upcoming Talks With China On TikTok: 'We Pretty Much Have A Deal'  Benzinga

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3 d. ago Trump Says TikTok Deal “Pretty Much” Done Ahead of China Talks

Trump Says TikTok Deal “Pretty Much” Done Ahead of China Talks  CoinCentral

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