7 h. ago Senate votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costs

Senate votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costs  Electrek

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61 h. ago My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable

My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago Rare earths, Taiwan discussed as Wang Yi meets EU envoys at Polish embassy

China and the European Union should increase mutual trust and stick to cooperation to elevate ties to “a new level”, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday amid widening trade tensions with the bloc. In a meeting with EU diplomatic envoys in Beijing, Wang said that China and the EU “have both the responsibility and capability to provide much-needed stability and predictability to a world fraught with turbulence”, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout. “Both sides should enhance...

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6 d. ago How deep will China go to boost gold production by more than 5%?

China plans to use new mining technology and also dig deeper to increase gold production over the next three years as demand for the precious metal soars amid rising geopolitical tensions. In the 2025-2027 gold industry development action plan released on Monday, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other agencies pledged to increase China’s gold reserves by 5 to 10 per cent and also raise gold output by more than 5 per cent. “Gold is a strategic mineral resource with...

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1 week ago CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Chinese exporters increasingly need to build brands to survive

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Chinese exporters increasingly need to build brands to survive  CNBC

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2 w. ago Unitree Robotics boosts capital base, paving the way for new fundraising round

Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, a rising star in China’s booming robotics industry, has increased its registered capital from 2.6 million yuan to 2.9 million yuan (US$400,000), a move that could signal preparations for a new fundraising round. The company fuelled speculation about a potential initial public offering (IPO) in May when it transitioned from a limited liability company to a joint-stock company. According to Chinese corporate database Tianyancha, this restructuring allowed Unitree...

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2 w. ago Map Shows World's Nuclear Stockpiles As China Warheads Increase

Map Shows World's Nuclear Stockpiles As China Warheads Increase  Newsweek

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2 w. ago Tesla Model 3 delivery wait times see rare increase in China

Tesla Model 3 delivery wait times see rare increase in China  CnEVPost

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2 w. ago Cooperation between China, region becomes increasingly important

Cooperation between China, region becomes increasingly important  China Daily

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2 w. ago Cheerleaders to critics: German machinery makers call for EU action on China

Germany’s iconic machine makers used to be among the loudest cheerleaders for ever-closer economic ties between China and Europe. Now, as exports dwindle and facing “increasingly strong [Chinese] competitors” beefed up by “unfair state subsidies”, the industry is demanding that Brussels put in place trade barriers to protect it. A new position paper published on Thursday by the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), representing medium-sized manufacturers that help constitute...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets

Hong Kong’s environment chief has ruled out flexible quarantine arrangements, including at home, for imported cats and dogs, but will consider extending hours and increasing the number of checkpoints for pet transport from mainland China. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan told a Legislative Council meeting on Wednesday that existing quarantine facilities are sufficient for imported pets, adding that the government would not consider altering the quarantine method for now due to...

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3 w. ago China as a global conflict mediator: from ambition to action

China has increasingly taken on the role of conflict mediator on the world stage – hosting negotiations, proposing peace plans and even deploying personnel to oversee ceasefires. Once reluctant to engage in United Nations peacekeeping activities, it now provides more troops than any other permanent member of the Security Council. These are dramatic shifts for a country that was once a staunch advocate of non-interference. As its economic and security interests now reach far beyond its borders,...

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3 w. ago China’s increased training of African military, arms sales and aid ‘concerns’ US

An increasing number of African military officers receiving training in China has concerned the Pentagon, with a top US military chief saying the PLA was replicating its training programmes for African personnel. Meanwhile, Beijing is expanding its footprint in Africa with a combination of military aid, training and arms sales in ways that experts warn could erode US influence. General Michael Langley, who leads the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), warned that China was replicating its training...

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3 w. ago With increasing pressure from the West, can Israel resist a China charm offensive?

With increasing pressure from the West, can Israel resist a China charm offensive?  Jewish Insider

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3 w. ago Trump is increasingly hostile to China. He’s playing with fire

Trump is increasingly hostile to China. He’s playing with fire  CNN

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3 w. ago RPT China increases scrutiny of rare earth magnets with new tracking system

RPT China increases scrutiny of rare earth magnets with new tracking system  Reuters

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3 w. ago China increases scrutiny of rare earth magnets with new tracking system

China increases scrutiny of rare earth magnets with new tracking system  Reuters

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3 w. ago China increases scrutiny over rare earth magnets with new tracking system

China increases scrutiny over rare earth magnets with new tracking system  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago How is China ramping up controls on critical mineral exports amid row with US?

Parts of China that are rich in critical minerals are stepping up enforcement of tighter export controls as the country doubles down on its dominance of world supplies in the face of increasing pressure from the United States. China, the world’s biggest producer of critical minerals, supplies 92 per cent of the refined rare earth elements that are essential in the production of consumer electronics, electric vehicles and hi-tech defence systems. Its export controls mean companies must obtain...

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