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China’s Rare Earth Leverage Is Aerospace’s Latest Constraint
Strategic angle: China's control over rare earth elements poses significant challenges for the aerospace industry.
Editorial Staff 10 days ago
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64 articles tagged with "China"
Politics
Briefing: Could China's adoption of electric vehicles shield it from the energy crisis?
Strategic angle: As crude prices hover around the $110 per barrel mark, consumers worldwide feel the impact of geopolitical tensions. China's shift to electric vehicles may offer a solution.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Money
Briefing: LS Cable plans to build rare earth magnet plant in Korea to cut reliance on China
Strategic angle: LS Cable aims to establish a rare earth magnet manufacturing facility in Korea to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Money
Briefing: China National Nuclear Power Q1 On-Grid Power Generation Down 2.7% Y/Y
Strategic angle: China National Nuclear Power reports a decline in on-grid power generation for the first quarter.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Money
Briefing: From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change
Strategic angle: China's mining workers are transitioning from coal mining to new opportunities in the noodle industry.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Money
Briefing: JD.com (JD) Announces Pricing of CNY10B Offshore Notes Offering
Strategic angle: JD.com has announced the pricing details for its offshore notes offering, aiming to raise CNY10 billion.
Editorial Staff 12 days ago
Money
Briefing: China May Build World’s Largest Nuclear Fleet Soon
Strategic angle: IAEA Chief warns of China's rapid nuclear expansion plans.
Editorial Staff 12 days ago
Politics
China Executes French National Convicted in 2010 for Drug Trafficking
France's foreign ministry expresses consternation over the execution of a French citizen sentenced to death in China.
Editorial Staff Updated 12 days ago
Politics
Briefing: US Company Secures Major Mining Deal in Democratic Republic of Congo
Strategic angle: The $700 million acquisition of Chemaf highlights a strategic move in US mining diplomacy amid rising competition with China.
Editorial Staff 13 days ago
Politics
Briefing: China's Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui
Strategic angle: Ma Xingrui, a key figure in the party, faces scrutiny following his tenure in Xinjiang.
Editorial Staff 14 days ago
Money
Briefing: Why China’s ‘Rare Earth Card’ Is Unlikely to Become a Lasting Geopolitical Lever
Strategic angle: An analysis of China's strategic use of rare earth elements in global politics.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China
Strategic angle: Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
Money
Briefing: China Is Taking On Mining Giants to Reorder a $190 Billion Market
Strategic angle: China is challenging major mining companies to reshape the global mining landscape.
Editorial Staff 16 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
Strategic angle: Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities, linked to a major scam operation.
Editorial Staff 16 days ago
Money
Briefing: China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
Strategic angle: China's influence in the DR Congo's mining industry expands following the loss of permits by an Australian company.
Editorial Staff 16 days ago
Life
Briefing: Phylogenetically diverse Central China proposed as newest global biodiversity hotspot
Strategic angle: Taxonomic and phylogenetic endemism highlight the unique biodiversity of Central China.
Editorial Staff 17 days ago
Life
Briefing: Biotech VCs Move Upstream in China's Scientific Pipelines
Strategic angle: U.S. venture capital firms are proactively investing in Chinese biotech, shifting their strategy as competition intensifies.
Editorial Staff 17 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China
Strategic angle: Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, marks a significant moment for Taiwan's main opposition party.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Money
China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook
Soaring energy prices are expected to impact China's economy less than most other countries, due to its massive oil reserves and alternative energy sources.
Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago
Money
Briefing: ILEA Chief Praises China's Role in Nuclear Energy Development
Strategic angle: New trends and opportunities in nuclear energy highlighted by ILEA leadership.
Editorial Staff 19 days ago
Money
Briefing: Nike Stock Struggles Mightily As Wall Street Eyes Earnings, China Progress
Strategic angle: Nike faces challenges as investors await earnings results and assess progress in China.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
Life
Briefing: China’s Biotech Boom is Rewriting Everything
Strategic angle: How China's biotech boom is transforming the landscape of global science collaboration amidst an NIH crackdown.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say
Strategic angle: US officials reveal that a leading Chinese chipmaker has provided technology to Iran's military.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
Money
Briefing: Rare Earth Producer Makes Leap in Denting China Dominance. Why the Stock Is Down.
Strategic angle: A significant advancement in rare earth production is overshadowed by stock market reactions.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Money
China reviews $2bn Manus sale to Meta as founders barred from leaving country
Deal scrutiny deepens over official fears of strategic tech flowing overseas
Editorial Staff Updated 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: Moon race: How China is challenging the US
Strategic angle: China aims to walk on the moon by 2030 and establish a lunar base, intensifying its competition with the US in space exploration.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Money
Briefing: China’s ocean-floor push blurs the line between mining and war
Strategic angle: China’s aggressive exploration of ocean resources raises concerns over potential conflicts.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in 'regrettable'
Strategic angle: A soldier's break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo exacerbates already tense diplomatic relations over Taiwan.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
Money
Briefing: China Cuts Battery Export Rebates, Sending Lithium Prices Up and Boosting NILI’s Role in Global Lithium Supply
Strategic angle: China's decision to cut battery export rebates has led to a surge in lithium prices, highlighting NILI's increasing significance in the global lithium market.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
Money
China finds 9.7 million tons of rare earth oxides in major minerals discoveries
Significant mineral discoveries could impact global supply chains.
Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago
Money
Briefing: China’s deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines
Strategic angle: Concerns arise over the dual-use capabilities of China's mining operations.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
Money
Briefing: China cuts some hi-tech metals to Japan – but magnet exports rise. Why?
Strategic angle: Despite reducing exports of certain hi-tech metals to Japan, China sees an increase in magnet exports.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Money
Briefing: China spent $120B to lock down critical minerals overseas: report
Strategic angle: A recent report reveals China's significant investment in securing critical minerals globally.
Editorial Staff 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: China's earliest Bronze Age meteoritic iron artifact unearthed at Sanxingdui sacrificial site
Strategic angle: A significant archaeological discovery reveals the largest meteoritic iron artifact from the Bronze Age in China.
Editorial Staff 26 days ago
Money
Briefing: Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals
Strategic angle: U.S. regulations are hindering domestic production and allowing China to maintain its lead in rare-earth minerals.
Editorial Staff 27 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Dancing robot performance goes awry, sending plates and chopsticks flying in hot pot restaurant
Strategic angle: A chaotic robot performance at a hot pot restaurant leaves diners in shock as dishware is sent flying.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
Money
Briefing: China's record oil output reaches limits of what's possible
Strategic angle: China's oil production hits unprecedented levels, raising concerns about sustainability.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
Money
Briefing: China's Exports of Rare Earth Magnets Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Strategic angle: Significant increase in rare earth magnet exports from China as leaders prepare for crucial discussions.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
Money
Briefing: China Uses Energy Leverage to Push Taiwan Toward Political Union
Strategic angle: China is strategically using its energy resources to influence Taiwan's political landscape.
Editorial Staff 30 days ago
Money
Japan, U.S. To Agree On Joint Development Of Rare Earth Elements, Lithium, Copper At Summit Meeting This Week
Nikkei reports on the upcoming agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding critical minerals.
Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?
Strategic angle: US president Donald Trump seeks China's assistance for safe maritime transit in a crucial oil passage.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: China overlooks Trump's demands for Hormuz strait, calls for all sides to de-escalate
Strategic angle: China urges a halt to military operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help
Strategic angle: Trump's approach to Iran raises concerns as he seeks assistance from China and other nations.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Texas rare-earth project aims to curb US reliance on China, strengthen national security
Strategic angle: A new initiative in Texas seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese rare-earth materials, enhancing national security.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks Beijing's help on securing Hormuz energy route
Strategic angle: China's energy supply is deemed 'relatively strong' amid rising domestic production, coinciding with Trump's request for assistance in securing the Hormuz energy route.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near island
Strategic angle: Politico reports on the increasing military activity near Taiwan.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US
Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan
Strategic angle: China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs while advancing its own economic strategy.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Politics
Briefing: China passes controversial 'ethnic unity' law
Strategic angle: The new law mandates Mandarin as the official language, raising concerns over minority rights.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Novo Nordisk is warned by the FDA for failing to report side effects
It's the third time in recent weeks that the FDA has admonished Novo Nordisk for different practices.
Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: China Emerges as Unlikely Haven as Oil Price Shock Hits Global Markets
Strategic angle: China's economy shows resilience amidst global oil price fluctuations.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Strategic angle: Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China despite ongoing conflicts affecting energy supplies.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: China exports sharply beat expectations as trade surplus in the first two months surges to highest on record
Strategic angle: China's trade data reveals a record surplus, surpassing forecasts and highlighting economic resilience.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: China January-February rare earth exports up 23% on-year, customs data shows
Strategic angle: Customs data reveals a significant increase in China's rare earth exports for the first two months of the year.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Evaluating landing sites for China's manned moon mission
Strategic angle: Research identifies potential landing sites in the Rimae Bode region of the moon for China's first crewed mission.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Chinese official calls for prioritizing Neptune orbiter mission
Strategic angle: A senior Chinese space scientist advocates for an unprecedented mission to explore Neptune.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Briefing: Why China can withstand oil's surge past $100 more easily than other countries
Strategic angle: An analysis of China's economic resilience amid rising oil prices.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
World
Strategic view: China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself
Strategic implications in focus: That’s what makes it so dangerous.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Strategic view: DeBriefed 6 March 2026: Iran energy crisis | China climate plan | Bristol’s ‘pioneering’ wind turbine
Strategic implications in focus: An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
World
Strategic view: Why China Is Closely Watching US Congressional Support for the Iran War
Strategic implications in focus: Republican support for the war may not be as solid as it appears – and that could have implications for a U.S.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Strategic view: Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ mean for climate change?
Strategic implications in focus: China’s leadership has published a draft of its 15th five-year plan setting the strategic direction for climate initiatives.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Money
Strategic view: FDA-UniQure Tussle and Pfizer's Obesity Drug Approval in China
Strategic implications in focus: China has approved a new obesity treatment from Pfizer, heightening competition in a market poised to become even more crowded.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
World
Strategic view: Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty
Strategic implications in focus: Beijing is formally repositioning Hong Kong from a neutral intermediary between Chinese and global capital into a 'vanguard' of the state’s financial security architecture.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
World
Strategic view: China's New Five-Year Plan Emphasizes AI Integration and Technological Advancements
Strategic implications in focus: The latest five-year plan from China outlines a comprehensive strategy for embedding artificial intelligence across various sectors of its economy.
editorial-bot about 1 month ago