Trump’s $12 billion “Project Vault” aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements, creating America’s first critical mineral stockpile for national security.
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Xiaomi’s electric SUV tops China sales in January, sells twice as many as Tesla’s Model Y
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has priced its vehicles below Tesla’s and marketed features it claims are comparable or superior.
CIA targeting China’s military ranks? US releases video aimed at PLA insiders; Beijing hits back
The CIA releases a Mandarin-language video targeting disillusioned Chinese military officers following Xi Jinping’s massive PLA purge. Beijing vows “all necessary measures” to combat foreign infiltration and sabotage activities.
China tightens gold trading rules in Shenzhen after platforms collapse
Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen have warned gold market operators not to use exaggerated slogans such as “get rich by buying gold”, barring them from making inflated promises to …
Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan’s territorial waters, authorities say.
Benched in Beijing, Harvey emerges as driving force behind USA Hockey’s offensive attack in Milan
MILAN (AP) — Two distinct memories come to Lee Stecklein while recalling U.S. hockey teammate Caroline Harvey’s Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing Games. The first is of a then-19-year-old Harvey …
Exclusive: Palo Alto chose not to tie China to hacking campaign for fear of retaliation from Beijing, sources say
Palo Alto Networks opted not to tie China to a global cyberespionage campaign the firm exposed last week over concerns that the cybersecurity company or its clients could face retaliation from Beijing …
China’s Xi Jinping makes rare reference to recent military purge
Zhang Youxia, widely seen as Xi’s closest military ally, was in January removed from his post.
Trump admin warns Peru it could lose sovereignty as China tightens grip on nation
U.S. warns Peru that China’s control over $1.3 billion Chancay port threatens sovereignty as tensions escalate over Beijing’s influence in Latin America.
Shenzhen-listed Unisplendour abandons year-long effort to raise funds in Hong Kong
The Tsinghua Holdings arm, however, will raise US$800 million via a private share placement on Shenzhen exchange Unisplendour Corporation, a subsidiary of state-backed Tsinghua Holdings, has scrapped …
In blunt warning, the US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
The Trump administration has expressed concern to Peru that China is solidifying control over critical parts of the South American nation’s infrastructure.
Bessent says US, China could have very productive relationship
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the U.S. relationship with China could be very productive and welcomed Beijing as a rival. “The U.S.-China …
Hong Kong proceeds with stablecoin plans despite Beijing’s reservations
Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority has proceeded with plans to distribute an initial batch of stablecoin issuer licenses, despite China’s prohibitions on crypto.
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