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China’s rare earth exports swell in June as Beijing relaxes controls

China’s rare earth exports surged in June to their highest level since December 2009, in what analysts said could be…

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China must ‘play long game’ with trade partners as ‘US looks like the big bully’: analysts

With US President Donald Trump sending more tariff letters to trade partners, Beijing has stepped up efforts – like rallying…

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China told its officials to tighten their belts. Did they go a notch too far?

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an…

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Why 1 clause in the US-Vietnam trade deal is sparking concern across Asia

The United States announced it had reached a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday, which will see Washington impose a…

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Canada is playing a ‘risky’ game with tough moves against US and China: analysts

The Canadian government appears to be caught between “a rock and a hard place” after trying to introduce tough measures…

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China’s museums cash in on collectibles craze as souvenirs go viral

Chinese consumers’ growing obsession with cute collectible trinkets has generated billions of dollars for companies like Labubu doll maker Pop…

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Premier Li Qiang says China’s economy a ‘source of certainty’ amid global risks

China will continue to be a land of opportunities and an engine of global growth and stability, even as the…

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Have Trump’s Iran strikes given China a strategic advantage?

The US’ direct engagement in the Israel-Iran conflict over the weekend could intensify its drive to secure critical resources –…

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As US enters Israel-Iran conflict, are China’s Middle East interests at risk?

Direct military engagement by the US in the Israel-Iran conflict risks escalating regional tensions and threatens China’s strategic economic foothold…

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China pushes for a new ‘Asian alliance’ as it signs deals with Asean, Gulf states

China is pushing to forge a powerful new economic bloc with countries across Southeast Asia and the Middle East to…

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