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Xi Jinping’s surprise no-show at BRICS Summit fuels speculation about China's global standing
Xi Jinping skips BRICS Summit for the first time amid speculation of political turbulence in China and divisions between ...
U.S. plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
A draft rule from the Commerce Department seeks to prevent China — to which the US has effectively banned sales of Nvidia’s ...
Why the U.S.-Vietnam ‘Transshipment’ Clause Complicates Trade Tensions with China
At the heart of Trump’s latest trade deal with Vietnam and talks with other trading partners is an effort to counter what he ...
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained
Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on ...
China puts aircraft carrier on display in Hong Kong
The Shandong is China's second aircraft carrier and has recently been taking part in exercises in the Pacific.
How the U.S.-China trade war could cut fireworks displays short this Fourth of July
The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit ...
Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay ...
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller ...
China relaxes visa rules to show off rich history and cyberpunk cool
Beijing has dramatically loosened its tourist visa policies, partly to boost the economy and partly to show it’s fun and ...
China levels major tariffs on European brandy amid tensions with US allies
China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions ...