China’s overseas shipments of rare earth magnets halved in May from April, tumbling to their lowest levels in more than five years due to export curbs.
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New Zealand PM Luxon meets China’s Xi Jinping
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he and China’s President Xi Jinping discussed the role of business, education and science to help boost relations between the two countries.
China Warning on Blind-Box Toys Sends Pop Mart Shares Tumbling
Pop Mart International Group Ltd. shares slid in Hong Kong after a Chinese state media commentary called for stricter regulation of businesses offering “blind cards” and “mystery boxes.” …
China warns of extensive flooding after heavy rains
Chinese authorities have warned of flash floods and swift currents in mountainous areas in the eastern, central, southern and southwestern regions of the country after heavy rains there.
Singapore looks to build its own Shenzhen with AI-powered SEZ in Johor
The AI data center industry encompasses advanced semiconductor manufacturing, high-end chips (GPU, CPU, ASIC), and system integration (SI). As countries push for “sovereign AI,” regional supply chains …
Chinese student who drugged and raped 10 women in UK and China sentenced to life in prison
A serial rapist who was convicted of raping 10 women in the United Kingdom and China has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.
A new coronavirus variant is spreading. A doctor explains what people should know
A new Covid-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus, represents about a third of new US Covid-19 cases. Dr. Leana Wen answers common questions about the new variant.
Nimbus: the Covid-19 variant that may cause ‘razor blade throat’
Other Covid-19 symptoms of any variant include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell. Experts have said there is not a major cause for concern with t …
The new coronavirus variant surging in China has arrived in the US. Here’s what to know about Nimbus
A new Covid-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus, represents about a third of new US Covid-19 cases. Dr. Leana Wen answers common questions about the new variant.
Top court helps resolve $10 million cross-border commercial dispute
Thanks to efforts by China’s top court, an international commercial dispute involving about $10 million was resolved through mediation Thursday, marking a mutually beneficial outcome for parties …
China is trying to win over Africa in the global trade war
Total trade between China and Africa was worth $296bn in 2024. Yet the value of what China exported west ($179bn) was much higher than what Africa sent east ($117bn). This year, partly as a result…
Xiaomi unit wins land tender in Beijing for EV manufacturing
A Xiaomi unit has won a tender to buy a plot of land in Beijing close to its existing car factory for 635 million yuan ($88 million), which it plans to use for a smart…
After Donald Trump’s warning to Iran, China warns against ‘use of force’. What Beijing said
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Beijing was “deeply worried” about Israel’s military strikes against Iran.
