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EU Seeks Alternatives to China’s Rare Earths
The plan includes recycling materials within the European Union, joint purchasing, stockpiling, and investing in projects both within and outside the bloc.
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Nexperia China Defies Dutch HQ’s Decision to Remove Chinese VP
The Chinese arm of Dutch-based chip maker Nexperia said the headquarters’ decision has ‘no legal effect’ in China.
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
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US Delegation Heading to Malaysia for China Trade Talks
Greer said Beijing’s rare earth restrictions were an ‘incredibly aggressive’ move that the global community won’t accept.
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Queensland Trade Visit to Major Chinese Transplant Hospital Spurs Concern Over Organ Harvesting Links
Lawyer and investigator David Matas is in Australia and has raised concerns about the matter.
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Spy Trial Collapse Highlights Shift in UK–China Relations Over a Decade
In 2015, British Prime Minister David Cameron hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Since then, London’s view of Beijing has gradually become more skeptical.
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Bessent Urges IMF, World Bank to Take Tougher Stance on China as Trade War Escalates
The U.S. call is primarily a symbolic political gesture, and the two countries are moving from a tariff war to a long standoff over rules, said analysts.
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Sen. Mike Lee Sounds Alarm on China’s Critical Minerals Control
The Senate energy committee chairman’s comments came at an event scrutinizing a recent critical minerals report from the International Energy Agency.
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Why Gallium Matters: Inside the $3 Billion US–Australia Bid to Outpace China
In a bid to break Bejing’s grip on critical minerals President Trump and Prime Minister Albanese announced they are investing in Australian miners.
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China’s Rare Earth Curbs Threaten Europe’s Defense, Economy: Experts
Beijing’s dominance in rare earth processing and magnet production leaves Europe vulnerable to supply disruptions in key industries.
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Australia Can Expect More ‘Close Contact’ with Chinese Military, Defence Warns
‘As the power of the PLA and its capabilities expands, it is conducting more and more operations beyond its territorial areas,’ said the defence secretary.
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Australian Rare Earth Shares Surge Following Trump-Albanese Critical Minerals Deal
The two leaders signed a landmark critical minerals and rare earths framework on Oct. 20.
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Wong Condemns ‘Unsafe and Unprofessional’ Chinese Jet Flare Action
The latest incident continues a series of intimidatory actions by the CCP against Australia.
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Wong Hails US Mineral Deal, Stands by ‘Calm, Mature’ Diplomacy
The deal will see the US and Australia invest in critical mineral processing facilities to wrest control of the industry from China.
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Chinese Jet Fires Flares Near Australian Plane Ahead of Trump–Albanese Meeting
The CCP has regularly engaged in intimidatory tactics against Australia.
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India Unveils $77 Billion Hydro Plan Amid Geopolitical Competition With China
India’s plan is a response to China’s mega dam construction on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangbo River, according to analysts.
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Australia Ups Spending on PNG Military Engagement to $35 Million
Additional support announced at a joint ministers’ meeting brings the total spend to $35 million over the next 4 years.
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Solomon Islands Plans Its Own Military Force Against Background of Growing Allegiance to Beijing
The small Pacific nation has not maintained a military force since independence from British colonial rule in 1976.
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China’s New K-Visa: An Open Door for Global Tech Workers–or Soft-Power Play?
Beijing’s generous K-visa angers job-hungry locals and, analysts say, it acts as a soft-power lure for young tech workers from the Global South.
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EU Seeks Alternatives to China’s Rare Earths
The plan includes recycling materials within the European Union, joint purchasing, stockpiling, and investing in projects both within and outside the bloc.
|
Nexperia China Defies Dutch HQ’s Decision to Remove Chinese VP
The Chinese arm of Dutch-based chip maker Nexperia said the headquarters’ decision has ‘no legal effect’ in China.
|
China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
|
US Delegation Heading to Malaysia for China Trade Talks
Greer said Beijing’s rare earth restrictions were an ‘incredibly aggressive’ move that the global community won’t accept.
|
Queensland Trade Visit to Major Chinese Transplant Hospital Spurs Concern Over Organ Harvesting Links
Lawyer and investigator David Matas is in Australia and has raised concerns about the matter.
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Spy Trial Collapse Highlights Shift in UK–China Relations Over a Decade
In 2015, British Prime Minister David Cameron hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Since then, London’s view of Beijing has gradually become more skeptical.
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Bessent Urges IMF, World Bank to Take Tougher Stance on China as Trade War Escalates
The U.S. call is primarily a symbolic political gesture, and the two countries are moving from a tariff war to a long standoff over rules, said analysts.
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Sen. Mike Lee Sounds Alarm on China’s Critical Minerals Control
The Senate energy committee chairman’s comments came at an event scrutinizing a recent critical minerals report from the International Energy Agency.
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Why Gallium Matters: Inside the $3 Billion US–Australia Bid to Outpace China
In a bid to break Bejing’s grip on critical minerals President Trump and Prime Minister Albanese announced they are investing in Australian miners.
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China’s Rare Earth Curbs Threaten Europe’s Defense, Economy: Experts
Beijing’s dominance in rare earth processing and magnet production leaves Europe vulnerable to supply disruptions in key industries.
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Australia Can Expect More ‘Close Contact’ with Chinese Military, Defence Warns
‘As the power of the PLA and its capabilities expands, it is conducting more and more operations beyond its territorial areas,’ said the defence secretary.
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Australian Rare Earth Shares Surge Following Trump-Albanese Critical Minerals Deal
The two leaders signed a landmark critical minerals and rare earths framework on Oct. 20.
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Wong Condemns ‘Unsafe and Unprofessional’ Chinese Jet Flare Action
The latest incident continues a series of intimidatory actions by the CCP against Australia.
|
Wong Hails US Mineral Deal, Stands by ‘Calm, Mature’ Diplomacy
The deal will see the US and Australia invest in critical mineral processing facilities to wrest control of the industry from China.
|
Chinese Jet Fires Flares Near Australian Plane Ahead of Trump–Albanese Meeting
The CCP has regularly engaged in intimidatory tactics against Australia.
|
India Unveils $77 Billion Hydro Plan Amid Geopolitical Competition With China
India’s plan is a response to China’s mega dam construction on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangbo River, according to analysts.
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Australia Ups Spending on PNG Military Engagement to $35 Million
Additional support announced at a joint ministers’ meeting brings the total spend to $35 million over the next 4 years.
|
Solomon Islands Plans Its Own Military Force Against Background of Growing Allegiance to Beijing
The small Pacific nation has not maintained a military force since independence from British colonial rule in 1976.
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China’s New K-Visa: An Open Door for Global Tech Workers–or Soft-Power Play?
Beijing’s generous K-visa angers job-hungry locals and, analysts say, it acts as a soft-power lure for young tech workers from the Global South.
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