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American students in China face a barrage of questions about Trump
The number of U.S. students in China has plummeted, but those who are there now say it’s more important than ever for ...
Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China's 'grey zone' threat
Taiwan's coast guard held drills with the military on Sunday to better practice joint operations in the face of what the ...
North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties
China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China
Secret Russian Intelligence Document: Russia’s domestic security agency says that China is spying on the Russian military’s ...
China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield
China has signalled for more than 15 years that it was looking to weaponise areas of the global supply chain, a strategy ...
China to fast-track applications for rare-earth minerals to US, EU
China has agreed to fast-track approvals for the shipment of rare earth minerals to the United States and some European Union ...
Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump
A highly visible missile base on Okinawa is part of a Japanese defense buildup made amid fears of Beijing’s growing power and ...
Exclusive: China issues rare earth licenses to suppliers of top 3 US automakers, sources say
China's critical-mineral export controls have become a focus on Trump's criticism of Beijing, which he says has violated the ...
Trump says Xi agreed to restart flow of crucial minerals, but analysts say China won’t give up its ‘rare earth card’
US President Donald Trump said Chinese leader Xi Jinping has agreed to restart the flow of crucial rare earth materials, ...
China arms itself for more export control battles
China dominates the supply chain for key minerals and its commerce ministry started requiring licences for exports of rare earths and related magnets in early April. The slow approval process has ...