23 h. ago Fighting back: Beijing builds its own ‘small yard, high fence’ to shut out US tech

“Small yard, high fence” was how Jake Sullivan, national security adviser under President Joe Biden, described US tech policy towards China. The approach, designed to fence off sensitive US technologies from China, was most commonly associated with export controls that, among others, restricted Chinese firms’ access to Nvidia’s advanced chips, the critical inputs for developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems. Beijing is now fighting back by taking a leaf out of that playbook. For...

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60 h. ago Chinese tungsten product prices surge over 200% in 2025 amid export controls, fresh demand

Chinese tungsten product prices surge over 200% in 2025 amid export controls, fresh demand  Fastmarkets

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3 d. ago US, Trump losing trade power to China as Africa, Southeast Asia boost Chinese exports by over $1 trillion

US, Trump losing trade power to China as Africa, Southeast Asia boost Chinese exports by over $1 trillion  Business Insider Africa

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4 d. ago Can Europe rebuild its strength to trade with China without fear?

China and the European Union began 2026 with another trade clash. As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase, Brussels tightened compliance and Beijing warned of countermeasures. However, this week, the two sides signalled progress on defusing the electric vehicle dispute; the EU issued guidance to Chinese EV exporters on submitting minimum price plans. The juxtaposition underlines the point: even when one high-profile area shifts from escalation to technical...

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5 d. ago China and EU agreed on price undertakings for Chinese BEV exports

China and EU agreed on price undertakings for Chinese BEV exports  CarNewsChina.com

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5 d. ago China, EU agree on guidance for price undertakings on Chinese EV exports

China, EU agree on guidance for price undertakings on Chinese EV exports  China Daily - Global Edition

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5 d. ago Chinese Solar Stocks Rise, Battery Stocks Fell After Beijing Plans Export Tax Rebate Cuts

Chinese Solar Stocks Rise, Battery Stocks Fell After Beijing Plans Export Tax Rebate Cuts--Update  marketscreener.com

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5 d. ago BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports

BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports  CnEVPost

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5 d. ago Chinese arms exporters may be the big winners in any Pakistan

Reported discussions between Riyadh and Islamabad over a potential deal involving fighter jets co-developed by China and Pakistan could be a “big win” for Beijing’s arms exports to the Gulf region, analysts said. However, doubts remained over whether such an agreement would actually proceed on the grounds that the JF-17 was in such marked contrast to Saudi Arabia’s Western-centric air force. A Reuters report on Thursday that cited two Pakistani sources said Islamabad and Riyadh were in talks for...

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9 d. ago China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech outflow concerns

China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will conduct a review and investigation into Meta’s acquisition of Manus regarding export controls and technology exports, confirming an earlier report by the Post. The Post reported that Chinese authorities were considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intelligence agent developer with Chinese roots – amid concerns the deal could breach technology export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate...

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1 week ago Beijing's export bans on Tokyo highlight Korea's dangerous dependence on Chinese rare earths

Beijing's export bans on Tokyo highlight Korea's dangerous dependence on Chinese rare earths  Korea JoongAng Daily

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1 week ago Beijing mulls intervention in Meta’s deal to buy Manus amid AI ‘brain drain’ fears

Chinese authorities are considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intellligence agent developer with Chinese roots – amid concerns the deal could breach technology export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore, according to two sources. One of the sources said officials, including at the Ministry of Commerce, were looking into the transaction and that the review could lead to action. The other said the chances of intervention...

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3 w. ago China’s stance on TikTok deal ‘not a green light with no strings attached’, analysts say

The Chinese commerce ministry’s latest remarks on the TikTok deal in the US signalled acceptance rather than approval, as Beijing “hopes” the arrangement will comply with Chinese laws and strike a balance between rival interests, analysts say. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, which oversees trade and export controls, declared its position a week after TikTok announced the formation of a joint venture, controlled by a consortium of American investors, that would take over its operations in the...

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