2 h. ago In global race for critical minerals, China identifies dozens of new reserves

China identified 38 new sites of mineral reserves in the first half of this year, discoveries that are expected to help the country meet its resource security goals. The Ministry of Natural Resources said on Thursday that the number of new mineral sites increased 31 per cent year on year during the period, and included the discovery of reserves with an estimated 3.37 million tonnes of rubidium and 81 tonnes of gold. Rubidium is used in biomedicine, telecommunication systems, pyrotechnics and...

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3 h. ago VIEWPOINT: How to Decrease Dependency on China for Critical Minerals, Materials

VIEWPOINT: How to Decrease Dependency on China for Critical Minerals, Materials  National Defense Magazine

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11 h. ago Rep. Stevens seeks to end U.S. reliance on China for critical materials

Rep. Stevens seeks to end U.S. reliance on China for critical materials  WLNS 6 News

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17 h. ago Ahead of Beijing summit, EU seeks to slash rare earth reliance on China

Ahead of Beijing summit, EU seeks to slash rare earth reliance on China  Business Standard

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31 h. ago Apple Remains in Trump's Crosshairs as Trade Advisor Again Criticizes China Reliance

Apple Remains in Trump's Crosshairs as Trade Advisor Again Criticizes China Reliance  MacRumors

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60 h. ago Renew Europe demands strong EU Response to China’s Critical Raw Materials blackmail

Renew Europe demands strong EU Response to China’s Critical Raw Materials blackmail  Renew Europe

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62 h. ago China: International action critical for accountability for “709” crackdown

China: International action critical for accountability for “709” crackdown  fidh.org

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67 h. ago Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator

Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator  The Independent

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2 d. 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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2 d. ago China Criticizes India for Modi’s Birthday Wishes to Dalai Lama

China Criticizes India for Modi’s Birthday Wishes to Dalai Lama  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago China criticises manufacturers over price war as deflation fears mount

China criticises manufacturers over price war as deflation fears mount  Financial Times

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3 d. ago Trump Administration Reignites Criticism of Apple's China Dependence

Trump Administration Reignites Criticism of Apple's China Dependence  MacRumors

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4 d. ago Critical minerals: China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources

Critical minerals: China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources  AFR

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4 d. ago Chinese scientists find genetics shapes brain’s balance linked to mental ability

Chinese researchers have discovered that genetics influences the brain’s ability to maintain the crucial balance between activation and control, a key element of cognitive function. There is extensive evidence that brain criticality – the balance between neural excitation and inhibition – enhances its information processing capabilities. But despite the significance of brain criticality and its potential influence on neurological and psychiatric disorders, the genetic basis of this state had...

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6 d. ago Is Taiwan’s Lai rewriting ROC history ahead of WWII anniversary?

As Taiwan prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, controversy is hanging over the administration of Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te as it faces criticism over its handling of the Republic of China’s (ROC) wartime legacy. The Lai government has used commemorations under the theme “Resist Aggression, Protect the Homeland” to warn retired ranking officers – many affiliated with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) – not to attend Beijing’s September 3 military...

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6 d. ago China TV host faces criticism for serving men drumsticks, women wings, exposes bias

A renowned Chinese TV host ignited a heated online controversy after openly expressing her preference for boys over girls and presenting drumsticks to two young men instead of a young woman during a show. Zhu Dan bizarrely justified it by stating that “boys need more nutrition to grow.” Zhu, 44, hailing from Zhejiang province in eastern China, is celebrated for her work on popular TV programmes like Do You Remember and The X Factor. She is a mother to a daughter and a son with her husband, actor...

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9 d. ago Quad countries agree to diversify critical mineral supplies amid China concerns

Quad countries agree to diversify critical mineral supplies amid China concerns  The Guardian

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9 d. ago US Senate, passing Trump bill, bars energy tax credits for China

The US Congress is poised to bar companies with ties to China from gaining clean energy tax credits – a move that critics warn could jeopardise dozens of planned projects and freeze investment in a sector already struggling to decouple from the country. After an overnight series of amendment votes, the Senate on Tuesday passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – which would also remove the decades-old “de minimis” trade rule that allows low-value packages to avoid duties and rigorous...

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9 d. ago TikTok Shop launches in Japan as app faces uncertainty in US

TikTok has launched its e-commerce platform in Japan, enabling users to directly buy products featured in videos, as the app continues to face an uncertain future in the US. TikTok Shop’s launch in Japan on Monday confirms the Post’s earlier report that the popular short-video app is seeking to diversify its global footprint while reducing its reliance on the US market, as President Donald Trump has demanded the app’s US operations be sold to American investors. Trump said in an interview with...

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9 d. ago Beijing slams US official, EU body for attack on Hong Kong national security law

Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security legislation, criticising their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of containing China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to remarks by Jim Risch, the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the European External Action Service. Risch said that Hong Kong had become...

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