Official says facility was not evacuated because it was considered to be in a safe zone The official death toll from storms in Beijing has risen to 44, with Chinese officials saying on Thursday that 31 people died in a … Read More
July 8 (Reuters) – The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army … Read More
China’s expanding global port control threatens US security, economic influence, and free trade. Washington must counter Beijing’s reach with development financing, diplomatic pressure, and allied coordination before it’s too late. Seemingly innocuous shipping containers, filled with death. That has been … Read More
June 7 (UPI) — China has agreed to fast-track approvals for the shipment of rare earth minerals to the United States and some European Union nations. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke Thursday about easing trade … Read More
LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said. Power … Read More
China hailed a trade agreement with the U.S. that will see both sides sharply reduce their tariffs for 90 days, calling it an “important step” that could lead to “deepening cooperation” between the world’s two largest economies. Why It Matters … Read More
Senior US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland this week to restart stalled trade talks after President Donald Trump’s tariff rollout, both countries said. The discussions mark the first public engagement to ease trade tensions since Trump’s January return … Read More
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – The United States has approached China seeking talks over President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Thursday, potentially signalling Beijing’s openness to negotiations. “The U.S. has … Read More
Greetings friends, Big news this week includes the Canadian election. Mark Carney will remain Prime Minister as the liberal party retains power, albeit with a minority government. Carney, formerly central bank chair for both Canada and the UK, benefited from … Read More
Chinese officials are quietly drawing up a “whitelist” of critical U.S. goods that importers rely on to exempt them from Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs, Reuters reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. Why It Matters The news adds to a … Read More