China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.
Monthly Archives For June 2025
South African rand gains with attention on US-China trade talks
The South African rand strengthened on Monday as markets awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks. At 1515 GMT, the rand traded at 17.7125 against the dollar, about 0.2% stronger than Friday’s close and extending…
‘They know…’: Investment advisor points out China new gold strategy in global monetary shift
While the recent Geneva trade agreement signaled a thaw in US-China tensions, Beijing is pursuing a deeper strategy: weakening the dollar’s dominance by anchoring its financial system in gold and the …
Wall Street mixed as US-China trade talks begin
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Monday as investors watched a fresh round of U.S.-China negotiations aimed at mending a trade rift that has rattled financial markets for much of the year. Top …
US-China Trade Talks Start in London to Address Export Curbs
Trade talks between the US and China kicked off in London, with the US signaling a willingness to remove restrictions on some tech exports in exchange for assurances that China is easing limits on rare…
SUI Surges 5% on Triple Volume Breakout Amid Trade Talks Between U.S. and China
The Sui blockchain token is seeing new support levels as as delegations from the U.S. and China meet in London.
Beijing Wraps Up Inaugural ‘Art Season,’ Making Bid to Reclaim Top Spot in China’s Art Economy
With new government support, bigger fairs, and a growing collector base, Beijing is making a major effort to boost its arts economy.
Shein seen boosting Indian manufacturing as U.S.-China trade war shakes up supply chains
Fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly set to boost its manufacturing in India with a view to bolstering its international supply chains amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. Shein and Reliance …
US-China trade, inflation, Apple’s big event: Here’s what the stock market is watching this week
In addition to inflation and US-China trade, a key bond auction is on investors’ radar. A $22 billion sale of 30-year bonds is scheduled for Thursday.
Expert reveals America’s ‘secret weapon’ against long-term competition with China
Chinese strategy expert Michael Pillsbury calls U.S.-China trade talks a “gamble” for future long-term competition between the two adversaries.
U.S.-China meet for trade talks; travel ban takes effect
Live updates and the latest news as Trump threatens arrest for California officials who impede federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and his travel ban goes into effect.
China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams
Popular AI apps from Alibaba and ByteDance have disabled features like image recognition to prevent cheating.
Wall Street opens higher as US-China trade talks begin
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday as investors watched a fresh round of negotiations between the United States and China aimed at mending a trade rift that has rattled financial …
