China is limiting the flow of critical minerals to Western defense manufacturers, delaying production and forcing companies to scour the world for stockpiles of the minerals needed to make everything …
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China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies
China defiant on oil imports from Russia, Iran amid trade talks with US
US-China trade talks show progress, but China’s refusal to halt oil imports from Iran and Russia could derail any deal. Beijing calls US pressure “coercion”.
China sits back and watches Trump wage trade war on allies
Washington is lowering the heat on Beijing as it focuses on the rest of the world. China, meanwhile, is playing the long game as import taxes start to hit US consumers.
China rejects US call to stop oil imports from Russia and Iran
China has firmly rejected US demands to stop buying oil from Russia and Iran, stressing sovereignty and national interests, even as both nations continue trade talks to avoid heavy tariffs.
China rejects US demands to stop buying Russian, Iranian oil
China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% tariff …
China’s Solar Industry Faces Deep Layoffs Amid Overcapacity and Price Wars
Chinas largest solar panel manufacturers cut nearly one-third of their workforce in 2024, shedding about 87,000 jobs, as the sector struggles with falling prices, overcapacity, and mounting losses.
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil
China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% tariff.
China, EU can shape climate governance
With the world facing escalating climate risks, the call for robust, cooperative climate governance has become even more urgent. With their complementary strengths in renewable development, …
Flooding kills at least 40 in and around Beijing, many still missing
Authorities in Beijing’s northern suburbs and adjacent provinces were scrambling to reach victims of deadly flooding caused by extreme rainy season downpours.
US Abandons Maglev Train Plans as China Rapidly Develops Technology
Maglev technology has been developed in Japan since 2002 and testing has also taken place in China where one line achieved speeds of over 620 miles per hour, faster than many commercial aircraft.
Lenovo’s unknown Lecoo brand launches exciting mini PC which begs only one question to mind — when will it sell these outside of China?
Lecoo Mini Pro is a compact Ryzen-powered PC with USB4, Radeon 780M, and strong connectivity, offering surprising versatility for work and light gaming.
Arkham Exposes $3.5B Bitcoin Theft from LuBian in China, Now Worth $14.5B
Arkham exposes a massive Bitcoin theft from LuBian worth 3.5 billion dollars in 2020 now valued at 14.5 billion …
Potentially tens of thousands of faulty Nvidia AI chips end up in these obscure Chinese repair shops — it may mask something even more vital
Nvidia cannot legally support or replace restricted GPUs within China. An Nvidia spokesperson said only the company and approved partners are authorized to offer the necessary service and support, …
