China will impose export controls on some antimony products from Sept. 15, it said on Thursday, citing national security, adding to measures imposed by Beijing since last year to curb shipments of …
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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.
China’s Zhongshan frees seized Nigerian presidential jet
A Chinese firm at the heart of a legal dispute with Nigeria has released a government-owned jet seized on its behalf by a French court as a “gesture of goodwill” to allow for talks, the…
Wary China officially finds little to love in either U.S. presidential candidate
During a recent interview on X, the Republican nominee repeated criticisms of China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic but said he hopes to get along with Mr. Xi if elected. He also said…
Argentina’s Milei Finds It Hard to Decouple From China
The South American country’s president is keeping close economic ties with Beijing to help restore growth, while also cozying up to the U.S.
GOP’s Comer launches investigation into Walz’s ‘engagement’ with China
James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said Friday he is launching an investigation into what he says is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s “extensive engagement with China.” The probe …
China seeks to ease marriage requirements, tighten divorce laws
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs released a draft law on Sunday that simplifies marriage registration and refines divorce procedures. The draft proposes significant changes to existing laws, removing …
China got ‘very dramatic’ after the US military flew a new missile system out to the Western Pacific, ally says
The US deployed its Mid-Range Capability missile system, capable of launching the SM-6 and Tomahawk, in the Philippines in April.
China Developers Caught In Apple-Tencent Crossfire
Netizens, developers, and users alike have been railing against the “Apple tax” monopoly in China. It stands at 30%—much higher than the global average.
‘Historic breakthrough’: US ditches defense trade restrictions with top allies to counter China
The U.S. has removed some trade barriers so the U.K. and Australia can be given access to top defense technologies and equipment at a much faster rate as the AUKUS alliance looks to counter China.
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,
