British scientists have warned against a new, highly contagious COVID-19 variant, Nimbus, which could spark a wave of infections this summer. The strain, also known as N.B.1.8.1, is descended from the …
Monthly Archives For June 2025
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China
A secret Russian document shows that, even as the two countries grow closer, counterintelligence agents have deep concerns about China.
China Approves Rare Earth Exports to US Carmakers, Reuters Says
China has approved temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers of the top US automakers, Reuters reported on Friday, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU
China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms and will also deliver a verdict on its trade investigation of EU brandy imports by July 5, its…
India hits China, Japan and EU with fresh anti-dumping duties on vitamin and rubber chemical imports
The Indian government is placing anti-dumping duties on Vitamin-A Palmitate from China, Japan, Switzerland, and the EU. Duties are also imposed on Insoluble Sulphur from China and Japan. This action …
China turns down Sona Comstar’s rare earth magnet import
China has rejected one of Sona Comstar’s rare earth magnet import applications under new export controls, raising supply concerns for Indian auto firms. Key clients like TVS and Bajaj Auto warn of …
China to explore selling seized crypto on Hong Kong exchanges
China has announced plans to sell seized digital assets through licensed exchanges in Hong Kong. The initiative is in collaboration with the China Beijing Equity Exchange (CBEX) to manage digital …
‘It should not rain’, Met department orders weather gods for children can play; social media reacts
Shenzhen’s Meteorology Bureau humorously requested weather gods to prevent rain on Children’s Day, coinciding with the Dragon Boat Festival. Despite their playful orders, the weather included light …
China Leaders Take Reins at TikTok Shop in US as Sales Miss Goal
ByteDance Ltd., TikTok’s parent company, has been replacing US-hired staff near Seattle with leaders connected to China, aiming to replicate its e-commerce success in Asia after sales fell short in …
Russia’s Spy Hunters Are Suspicious as Putin Moves Closer to China
A secret Russian document shows that, even as the two countries grow closer, counterintelligence agents have deep concerns about China.
Trump announces China will restart rare earth mineral shipments to US after productive call
President Trump said China’s Xi agreed to resume rare earth mineral exports to the U.S. after an April halt, marking progress in trade negotiations between the two countries.
India slaps anti-dumping duties on key chemical imports from China, EU, Japan, and Switzerland
The five-year levies on Vitamin-A Palmitate and Insoluble Sulphur follow findings that the substances were being dumped at below-market prices, hurting Indian producers. Duties range from $0.87/kg to …
Curry Brand adds Chinese basketball player Jacob Zhu to their roster
Curry Brand has added a new signee to their growing roster. Announced earlier this week, the company has inked an NIL partnership with rising Chinese basketball star Jacob Zhu, also known as Zhu Zheng …
