The conversation was confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry, which said Trump initiated the call. The White House did not immediately comment.
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The mystery of China’s missing military
One exception in recent years was the Shangri-La Dialogue, a gathering of defence ministers, military commanders and spy chiefs in Singapore. The PLA delegation was usually led by China’s defence minister and given a relatively…
China is flexing its supply chain muscles — and the auto industry is freaking out
Automakers and parts suppliers are shifting supply chains and warning of production shutdowns amid a Chinese crackdown on rare earth metals and magnets.
Major Automakers Reportedly Consider Making Deal With Devil In Beijing
Four major automakers are reportedly considering moving some car-part manufacturing to China to avoid possible factory closures as U.S. tariffs put …
Trump and China’s Xi hold call amid trade dispute
President Donald Trump spoke by phone to China’s Xi Jinping amid a dispute over a trade agreement that saw tit-for-tat tariffs drop.
It’s not just AI — China’s quickly gaining an edge over the U.S. in biotech
For all the attention on U.S.-China AI competition, new studies point to China’s rapid rise in biotechnology, especially for drug and agricultural development.
EU launches import surveillance tool amid global trade turbulence, initiates dialogue with China
The EC has also established a dedicated task force to tackle trade diversion challenges, particularly in light of recent global trade tensions.
Sinotau Aims To Be Hong Kong’s ‘First Nuclear-medicine Stock’
As a leader in its category, Sinotau is probably hoping to follow in the footsteps of Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (1276.HK; 600276.SH), a leading Chinese innovative drug maker, which debuted strongly in …
US Faces Vape Shortage as China Tariffs, Seizures Hit Geek Bar
Shipments of vapes from China to the U.S. ground to a near halt in May from a year ago, official data shows, hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a crackdown on unauthorised e-cigarettes…
How China Silences Critics From Afar
Beijing relies on a sophisticated network of agencies, diplomatic personnel and online influencers to carry out transnational repression, activists say.
EU sounds alarm to China over rare earth export controls
The European Union has urged China to ease restrictions on rare earth materials – critical for everything from cars to washing machines – after Beijing’s export controls disrupted supplies and …
Australia’s Lynas Surges as Automakers Flag Risks From China’s Rare-Earth Export Curbs
As the world’s largest rare-earth producer outside China, Lynas is expected to benefit from concerns over global supply stability. Analysts suggest the situation could create favorable conditions for …
Regulators move on plans to open Hong Kong’s $21T crypto derivatives market to pro traders
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is moving to open crypto derivatives trading for professional investors, marking a significant step in the city’s digital asset evolution. The …
