China has unveiled plans to restrict exports of graphite, a mineral used to make steel and batteries for electric vehicles, on national security grounds, the the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs…
Monthly Archives For October 2023
China to restrict exports of key EV battery material graphite
China is stepping up its efforts to maintain its manufacturing dominance, with the government releasing new rules to restrict exports of graphite, a key material used in electric-vehicle batteries. Beijing will require special export permits for…
IHG’s China Recovery ‘Isn’t a Hope, It’s a Reality’ Declares CEO
Within China, record numbers of locals are opting to do their holidays … IHG’s new fondness of luxury and lifestyle can also be a culprit for a potential development slow-down. Six brands fall into …
Israel-Gaza war: China stands with Russia to help cool Middle East crisis, Beijing envoy in Qatar meeting says
Beijing stands ready with Moscow to maintain communication and coordination to help cool down the Israel-Gaza conflict, its Middle East special envoy told his Russian counterpart in Qatar on Thursday. On the first leg of…
China Media Rage at Arkansas Forcing Chinese Companies to Give Up Land
On Tuesday, Arkansas ordered the subsidiary of a China-owned company to give up 160 acres of agricultural land over concerns of foreign ownership of farmland. It is the first such action under a wave of…
China’s Xi Wants To Play Peacemaker in Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said the top priority is to prevent the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from expanding.
China’s arrest of Japanese man could unsettle foreign firms even more
China has formally arrested a Japanese man who was detained in March, according to officials from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.
Analysis: China and Russia find common cause in Israel-Hamas crisis
With anger building across the Middle East over Israel’s strikes in Gaza, China and Russia are finding common cause with countries across the region in support of the Palestinians.
China Surpasses 3.1 Million 5G Base Stations, Accelerating Digital Evolution
In the core of China’s technological advancements … Shanghai’s action plan includes intelligent computing power, large language models, data elements, blockchain, and robots. All these are …
Factbox-China curbs graphite exports in latest critical minerals squeeze
China announced on Friday that it will require export permits for certain graphite products to protect national security, its latest move to curb shipments of minerals that are critical to the energy transition.
China says US Pentagon report on nuclear warheads distorts facts
A U.S. Pentagon report saying China will probably have more than 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030 was filled with prejudice and distorts facts, and China had no intention of engaging in a nuclear arms race,
Analysts’ comments on China’s export permits for some graphite products
China will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, its commerce ministry said on Friday, in its latest move to control supplies of critical minerals in response to challenges over its…
China Import and Export Fair’s Global Appeal Soars with 100,000 Buyers
The global trade hub, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, witnessed an unprecedented surge in participation, with over 100,000 foreign buyers from 210 countries and regions gracing the …
