China is tightening its grip over global critical-mineral supplies by placing export controls on antimony, a metal used widely in ammunition and other military applications that’s seen a surge in prices this year.
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China seeks to ease marriage requirements, tighten divorce laws
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China Developers Caught In Apple-Tencent Crossfire
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‘Historic breakthrough’: US ditches defense trade restrictions with top allies to counter China
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China’s Property Prices Plummet Amid Persistent Market Slump
New home prices across 70 major Chinese cities fell by 8% in July. The property market continues to struggle, with notable declines in three-tier cities. Government austerity measures have exacerbated the crisis,
China’s Property Prices Plummet Amid Persistent Market Slump
New home prices across 70 major Chinese cities fell by 8% in July. The property market continues to struggle, with notable declines in three-tier cities. Government austerity measures have exacerbated the crisis,
China industrial production dips as property slowdown weighs on growth
China’s industrial production weakened in July, in a challenge for policymakers relying on the sector to help drive growth and offset a property slowdown weighing on the world’s second-largest economy. Industrial production rose 5.1 per…
US should meet China halfway to maintain global financial stability: Global Times editorial
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