While China has a near monopoly on rare earth element processing and refining, it has quietly become reliant on raw materials from the war-torn Myanmar.
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China Pavilion Returns to Sunny Side of the Doc With International Co-Productions Showcase
China is making a splash at the 36th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc with an expanded pavilion featuring high-profile international co-productions.
China News Live: China’s hi-tech exports to the EU surge as shipments to the US decline
Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news and developments from China. Stay updated with real-time insights into the country’s economy, politics, civic issues, and security situation.
Starbucks says it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations
U.S. cafe chain Starbucks said it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations, after Chinese financial magazine Caixin reported that it was without disclosing where it obtained …
SoftBank’s $1 Trillion AI and Robotics Hub
SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son has unveiled plans for a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona, dubbed “Project Crystal Land.” …
US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
Rare Earths Hidden in Tea Packages: The Rise of Smuggling in China of the World’s Most Precious and Restricted Metals
China accounts for 92% of the world’s refined rare earth production and uses this as a card in its trade war with the United States. Customs agents at the port of Shenzhen in southern China…
China says Taiwan president spreading ‘heresy’ with sovereignty speech
China on Monday accused Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of “heresy”, hostility and provocation, after a speech in which he said the island is “of course” a country and there is historical evidence …
EU needs rare earths strategic reserves against China threat, commissioner tells paper
European Union countries should create joint reserves of rare earths to prevent supply chain disruptions and economic blackmail from China, the EU’s Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephane …
China Says the U.S. Damaged Its Own Credibility by Striking Iran
“Iran is harmed, but also harmed is U.S. credibility — as a country and as a party to any international negotiations,” Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the United Nations, told China’s state broadcaster …
China Solar Additions Surge to Record in May Ahead of Deadline
China’s solar installations surged in May, setting a new monthly record as companies rushed to finish projects before the start of new rules that threaten to slash renewable power prices.
Stephen Fry to Narrate Chinese Wildlife Series ‘China’s Wild Secrets’ for Bilibili (EXCLUSIVE)
Stephen Fry has been tapped to narrate ‘China’s Wild Secrets,’ a five-part natural history series commissioned by Chinese streamer Bilibili.
“Look, it has a baby”: Chinese locals fascinated by African woman and her baby at a Beijing mall
The woman shared the heartwarming video on the 22 of June with the caption:”When they say Chinese people in China are obsessed with black people! Especially babies 😍 Beijing was lovely 😍”The video …
