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US Creates Critical Minerals Preferential Trade Zone
The State Department hosted dozens of countries at the first Critical Minerals Ministerial on Feb. 4.
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‘Barbaric’ Forced Organ Harvesting Delegitimizes Regime in China: Former US Ambassador
The abuse is ‘something so chilling and appalling that a lot of people don’t even want to think about,’ a religious freedom summit attendee said.
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Chinese Wind-Turbine Maker Goldwind Hit by EU Anti-Subsidies Probe
The in-depth investigation into Goldwind marks the latest application of the bloc’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
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Source of Global Milk Formula Recall Traced to Chinese Biotech Company
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a nationwide recall of 2 batches of Alula infant formula products.
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Trump Launches $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ Critical Minerals Stockpile
It follows through on the administration’s plans to establish price floors for critical minerals, protecting the supply chain from Beijing’s predatory pricing.
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British Lawmakers Say They Take ‘No Comfort’ in China Lifting Sanctions Amid Human Rights Abuses
Beijing will lift the sanctions it placed on the serving British parliamentarians in 2021 after their criticism of the regime’s human rights, Starmer said.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Starmer Says Britain Wants ‘Sophisticated Relationship’ With China
‘The relationship is in a good place, a strong place,’ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after an 80-minute meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Starmer Arrives in China, Promising to Make ‘Real Progress’ With Xi Jinping
The British leader’s trip to China comes after several weeks of tension with Trump.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Australia Adds Another $550 Million to Pacific Climate Fund
The move is aimed to ramp up Australia’s presence in the region amid a CCP push for influence.
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Carney Says Canada Has ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing a Free Trade Agreement With China
His comments come in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying Canadian goods would be subject to 100 percent tariffs if Canada ’makes a deal with China.’
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Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key in Beijing’s efforts to exert influence in the Middle East, circumvent U.S. sanctions, and counter the dollar system, experts say.
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New Chinese Embassy in UK Risks Becoming Espionage Hub for Europe: Analysts
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the move as a pragmatic and sensible diplomatic step.
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As Trump Rules Out Using Force in Greenland, Analysts Weigh Other Options
The United States will explore various possibilities through negotiation, purchase, or even a referendum, one expert said.
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Record Iron Ore Production Fails to Impress Fortescue Investors as Miner Ups China Investment
Higher-than-expected production costs mean market reaction to a second-quarter production record was not just muted, but share prices actually slid.
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Czech Police Detain Individual on Suspicion of Spying for China
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the implications of the espionage case could be ‘far more serious’ than summoning an ambassador.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Chinese Restaurant in Afghanistan
The ISIS Afghanistan branch cited the Chinese regime’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang as the reason.
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House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
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US Creates Critical Minerals Preferential Trade Zone
The State Department hosted dozens of countries at the first Critical Minerals Ministerial on Feb. 4.
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‘Barbaric’ Forced Organ Harvesting Delegitimizes Regime in China: Former US Ambassador
The abuse is ‘something so chilling and appalling that a lot of people don’t even want to think about,’ a religious freedom summit attendee said.
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Chinese Wind-Turbine Maker Goldwind Hit by EU Anti-Subsidies Probe
The in-depth investigation into Goldwind marks the latest application of the bloc’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
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Source of Global Milk Formula Recall Traced to Chinese Biotech Company
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a nationwide recall of 2 batches of Alula infant formula products.
|
Trump Launches $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ Critical Minerals Stockpile
It follows through on the administration’s plans to establish price floors for critical minerals, protecting the supply chain from Beijing’s predatory pricing.
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British Lawmakers Say They Take ‘No Comfort’ in China Lifting Sanctions Amid Human Rights Abuses
Beijing will lift the sanctions it placed on the serving British parliamentarians in 2021 after their criticism of the regime’s human rights, Starmer said.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Starmer Says Britain Wants ‘Sophisticated Relationship’ With China
‘The relationship is in a good place, a strong place,’ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after an 80-minute meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Starmer Arrives in China, Promising to Make ‘Real Progress’ With Xi Jinping
The British leader’s trip to China comes after several weeks of tension with Trump.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Australia Adds Another $550 Million to Pacific Climate Fund
The move is aimed to ramp up Australia’s presence in the region amid a CCP push for influence.
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Carney Says Canada Has ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing a Free Trade Agreement With China
His comments come in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying Canadian goods would be subject to 100 percent tariffs if Canada ’makes a deal with China.’
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Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key in Beijing’s efforts to exert influence in the Middle East, circumvent U.S. sanctions, and counter the dollar system, experts say.
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New Chinese Embassy in UK Risks Becoming Espionage Hub for Europe: Analysts
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the move as a pragmatic and sensible diplomatic step.
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As Trump Rules Out Using Force in Greenland, Analysts Weigh Other Options
The United States will explore various possibilities through negotiation, purchase, or even a referendum, one expert said.
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Record Iron Ore Production Fails to Impress Fortescue Investors as Miner Ups China Investment
Higher-than-expected production costs mean market reaction to a second-quarter production record was not just muted, but share prices actually slid.
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Czech Police Detain Individual on Suspicion of Spying for China
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the implications of the espionage case could be ‘far more serious’ than summoning an ambassador.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Chinese Restaurant in Afghanistan
The ISIS Afghanistan branch cited the Chinese regime’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang as the reason.
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House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
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