The Cook Islands—population 15,000—are being courted by the two superpowers as they hunt for rare earths, and could stand to reap a windfall.
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‘Stop dangerous moves’ – China sanctions 20 US defence firms: What Beijing wants and what’s Taiwan connection; Is it symbolic? Explained
China will continue to take resolute measures to firmly defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, the statement said.
China wants to put emotional AI on leash as Beijing moves to rein in chatbots that act human
China released draft rules to regulate consumer AI services that simulate human personalities and emotional interaction, proposing stricter safety, ethical and addiction-prevention requirements.
Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers in 6 months amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker
Nexperia owner Wingtech says the China unit produced more than 11 billion chips since mid-October, despite wafer supply constraints Nexperia China, the estranged unit of the Dutch chipmaker, is …
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives
BEIJING — Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington annoucned large-scale arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions entail …
China conducts wargames near Americas as Beijing makes rare announcement to boast of military might
China has run wargames near Mexico and Cuba, with Beijing becoming increasingly brazen in brandishing its military might in the Western Hemisphere. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted …
China revises aviation law to regulate drones, tighten safety rules
China passed a revised law that for the first time formally regulates unmanned aircraft, a move set to reshape the country’s fast-growing drone and low-altitude economy sectors, according to state media on Saturday.
China’s property reset renews market confidence
The new real estate and investment policies of China are renewing international confidence in the country. The reforms undertaken by the country in 2025 show a clear commitment to opening the market …
China may think it’s time to ‘rip the band-aid off’ its struggling property market: Macrolens
Brian McCarthy from Macrolens says China Vanke, once viewed as a state-backed stabiliser in China’s property crisis, now appears set to follow Evergrande and Country Garden into default. With Beijing …
China’s lawsuit makes Missouri’s $25 billion COVID judgment even harder to collect
Missouri was already unlikely to ever collect a dime, legal experts agree, and the countersuit could expose U.S. assets to retaliation.
‘Pay price for wrongdoing’: China Sanctions 20 US defence firms after Trump approves Taiwan arms sale
China on December 27 announced sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 senior executives, including Palmer Luckey of Anduril Industries, following the Trump administration’s approval of an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan.
Trump administration says China’s chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
Wild goose chase? France works to rouse China’s appetite for pricey, imported foie gras
French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked.
