US-China relations
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis
Why should the US-China meetings matter for the Middle East? Here are five reasons - analysis
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
China’s power play with the US is tested by the Israel-Iran crisis - opinion
If the Israel-Iran conflict drags on, despite US President Donald Trump’s attempts at an extended truce, and the Chinese leadership comes to the Iranians’ aid, it will end up fueling global disorder.
China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar
Beijing is heavily reliant on Myanmar for the rare earth metals and oxides needed to power critical goods like wind turbines, medical devices and electric vehicles.
China fordert Korea auf, keine Produkte mit Seltenen Erden an US-Rüstungsfirmen zu exportieren
In den Schreiben hieß es, dass koreanischen Unternehmen Sanktionen drohten, sollten sie gegen die Exportbeschränkungen verstoßen, so der Bericht.
China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defense firms
The letters said Korean companies could face sanctions if they violate the export restrictions, the report said.
Trump administration sued over tariffs in US Court of International Trade
The lawsuit was filed by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal advocacy group, on behalf of five US businesses that import goods from countries targeted by the tariffs.
China’s 25,000 Ton Gold Stash: Preparing to Kill the Dollar? | Craig Hemke
China's massive, potentially undeclared, gold reserves could challenge the dollar's dominance, says expert Craig Hemke.
Trump spares smartphones, computers, electronics from 125% China tariffs
The exclusion provides welcome relief to major US technology firms, including Apple, Dell Technologies, and many other importers.
Caught in the crossfire: How Trump's tariff war with China harms Israel's trade
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Israeli businesses are dependent on foreign markets, and globalization is deeply ingrained in the economic DNA of the country - a 17% tariff will undoubtedly hit hard.
US bans gov’t personnel in China from sex with Chinese nationals - report
The ban is also reportedly being applied to personnel' relatives and contractors with security clearances.
Trump denies Musk to be briefed on top-secret plan for potential war with China
Access to the closely guarded military plan would mark an sharp expansion of Musk's role as a Trump adviser who has spearheaded efforts to cut US government spending.
