How China leveraged its rare earths dominance over the US
Beijing (AFP) - China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation ...
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Kyrgyzstan arrests Chinese CEO of gold mining firm
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) (AFP) - Kyrgyzstan said Tuesday it had arrested the Chinese CEO of a gold mining firm accused of ...
EU says must ‘step up’ against China rare earths ‘racket’
Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Union must ramp up efforts to break its dependence on China for rare earths ...
Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists
Tokyo (AFP) - Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewellery shop since Beijing issued a travel ...
Germany says China promised ‘reliable’ rare earth supply
Singapore (AFP) - Germany's finance minister said Thursday Beijing had made a "clear" commitment on ensuring rare earth supplies, following ...
China, Netherlands move to resolve Nexperia chip row
The Hague (AFP) - The Netherlands said Wednesday it had suspended its proposed takeover of Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia in ...
China, Netherlands move to resolve Nexperia chip row
The Hague (AFP) - The Netherlands said Wednesday it had suspended its proposed takeover of Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia in ...
China passes US to return as Germany’s top trade partner
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - China has reclaimed its title as Germany's top trading partner, dethroning the United States after President ...
China retail sales grew at slowest pace in over a year
Beijing (AFP) - Retail sales in China grew last month at the slowest pace in over a year, official data ...
Burger King to enter China joint venture, plans to double stores
Beijing (AFP) - US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand its China operations in coming years, its parent company ...
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