China lifts ban on exports of some dual-use materials to the US – POLITICO
China suspended a ban on exporting some dual-use materials to the U.S., the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced…
Chinese Exports Unexpectedly Slump First Time Since February
China’s exports unexpectedly contracted in October as global demand failed to offset the deepening slump in shipments to…
China Factory Activity Disappoints in Sign of Faltering Momentum
China’s manufacturing activity expanded less than forecast in October, a private survey showed, adding to worrying signs about…
China to Suspend Some Rare Earth Curbs, Probes on US Chip Firms
China will effectively suspend implementation of additional export controls on rare earth metals and terminate investigations targeting US…
China’s pause on rare earth export controls extends to EU – POLITICO
China has tightened its grip on critical minerals, expanding export controls on rare earths and other materials vital…
Trump Touts Rare-Earth Win in Talks That Showed Xi’s Strong Hand – Bloomberg.com
Trump Touts Rare-Earth Win in Talks That Showed Xi’s Strong Hand Bloomberg.comWhat the US-China deal means for rare earths,…
US Says China to Buy 87 Million Tons of Soybeans Through 2028
The US said China has agreed to buy millions of tons of soybeans through 2028, providing some relief…
Russia’s Lukoil to sell off foreign assets as US sanctions bite – POLITICO
A former Lukoil executive, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the move could see the company’s revenues and…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Ex-PBOC Adviser Says China Should Let Investment Play Larger Role for Economy
China should let investment play a larger role in boosting the economy, a former central bank adviser said,…
Trump Tariffs Deliver Shock ‘Wake-Up Call’ to a World Denim Hub
One of the world’s poorest countries is reeling from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime,…
German Firms Hand Over Secrets That China Could Use for Leverage
As German firms wrestle with new Chinese controls on rare earths, they are handing Beijing sensitive supply chain…