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China looks to include AI in broader trade relationship with Australia
Ahead of the prime minister’s second visit to China, its local envoy wants to enlist Australia in its tech and trade war with the US.
China Hits Back At EU With Reciprocal Ban On Major Medical Equipment Contracts
China’s ban, which comes into effect from Sunday, covers a wide range of products, from prosthetic devices and parts to medical machinery and surgical instruments …
China retaliates against EU with a ban on European medical devices
China has barred European medical device companies from selling to its government in response to EU trade restrictions.
China used embassies to undermine Rafale sales: French intelligence
Findings say China’s foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made jets …
China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices
China’s finance ministry said on Sunday it was restricting government purchases of medical devices from the European Union that exceed 45 million yuan ($6.3 million) in value, in retaliation to …
Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable U.S.
Relying on Asian suppliers is no longer a safe bet for many factories in Mexico. Companies are racing to change, and they are being encouraged by the government.
French Intelligence: China Used Embassies to Undermine Sales of France’s Flagship Rafale Fighter Jet
A French intelligence service says China has used its embassies to promote claims that Chinese-made Pakistani warplanes outperformed French Rafale jets during India-Pakistan clashes in May …
Mining boss calls for price support to challenge China’s critical minerals dominance
Western governments should provide price guarantees for critical minerals miners if they are to compete with Chinese rivals who receive huge state support, the boss of leading platinum producer …
China restricts EU imports of medical devices
China’s finance ministry said on Sunday it was restricting imports of medical devices from the European Union that exceed 45 million yuan ($6.3 million) in value.
Japan’s shipbuilders look to consolidation to take on China
US ally mounts most ambitious push in decades to revitalise sector dominated by Chinese and South Korean groups …
China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources
The trend has continued since the start of this year. China’s Zijin Mining recently said it planned to acquire a gold mine in Kazakhstan for $1.2bn. Appian sold its Mineração Vale Verde copper and …
Japan to Export Used Destroyers to Philippines to Deter China, Yomiuri Reports
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China’s maritime expansion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, as the two U.S. allies increase cooperation to counter Beijing.
