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US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer warns Senate
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders.
23 Jul 2026 - 5:36AM
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US-China trade war
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
23 Jul 2026 - 4:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
22 Jul 2026 - 11:31PM
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US-China trade war
As US-Chinese AI model gap narrows, what next for Washington?
China’s major advances in artificial intelligence have intensified pressure on US rivals, leaving American AI policy at a crucial crossroads.
22 Jul 2026 - 4:14AM
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China’s latest AI model advancements have forced Washington to ponder its next move in the global artificial intelligence race. Image: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence
Xi Jinping says ‘one country’ cannot monopolise AI – as it happened
President’s personal attendance seen as a sign of China’s inclusion of artificial intelligence into broader geopolitical strategy.
17 Jul 2026 - 11:12AM
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China trade
Helium squeeze: China vows trade controls on gas to shield critical industries
A by-product of LNG production, helium is critical for hi-tech industries including semiconductors, medical equipment and aerospace.
16 Jul 2026 - 5:33PM
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China manufacturing
The next rare earths? Why US fears another Chinese manufacturing advantage
China’s production of drug inputs has boomed in recent years, increasing market share and prompting fears of weaponisation in Washington.
16 Jul 2026 - 12:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump scraps Hormuz toll plan but presses ahead with Iran blockade
In latest flip-flop, US president says Gulf investment deals will replace shipping fee, while restoring blockade targeting Iranian trade.
15 Jul 2026 - 10:01AM
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Global monetary policy
Amid rising dollar risks, Plaza Accord-style unity not feasible: ex-IMF adviser
Economic historian Barry Eichengreen says if current policy paths persist, modern rifts could bring about a confidence crisis in the US currency.
14 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
US-China trade war
US tariff probe unlikely to derail autumn Xi-Trump meeting: analysts
Experts say both sides remain focused on trade negotiations and new tariff-free mechanisms despite fresh investigations.
14 Jul 2026 - 12:25PM
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US-China relations
Pentagon invests US$25 million into rare earths start-up ReElement Technologies
The move is part of a push by the US to boost domestic supplies of critical minerals and challenge China’s dominance of the sector.
14 Jul 2026 - 2:14PM
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The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
Why ‘reverse tech transfer’ from China won’t happen in the US auto industry
Experts say political resistance blocks technology transfer that could help US carmakers compete with Chinese rivals.
14 Jul 2026 - 10:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping
US president says Iranian ships and those trading with Iran will be barred, while other commercial traffic will pay a 20% transit fee.
14 Jul 2026 - 6:50AM
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US-China trade war
Did Trump’s tariffs paint the US into an economic corner?
The US and China have secured a fragile truce, but analysts warn Washington’s protectionist pivot marks a structural shift likely to last.
11 Jul 2026 - 6:29AM
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US-China trade war
Why Christmas trees are causing a ruckus in the US-China trade war
US growers urge officials to keep tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees, saying lower duties threaten family farms and livelihoods.
11 Jul 2026 - 2:35AM
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American Christmas tree growers argue that lower-priced artificial Christmas trees imported from China threaten family farms. Photo: Getty Images
US-China trade war
Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said.
9 Jul 2026 - 2:56PM
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China’s worker protections scrutinised as US weighs forced-labour tariffs
Business groups clash with labour advocates at USTR hearing over whether new tariffs would improve workers’ rights or raise costs.
9 Jul 2026 - 7:05AM
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Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’
US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’.
9 Jul 2026 - 1:39AM
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US President Donald Trump (right) looks at Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during a working session at the Nato leaders’ meeting in Ankara. Photo: dpa
US-China relations
Why China and the US are too entangled for a clean financial break
Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides.
7 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM
US-China trade war
Potential US ban on Chinese inverters would harm local power industry: firms
America’s need for inverters is growing amid boom in renewable energy demand driven by AI race – and China is the dominant global supplier.
3 Jul 2026 - 2:51AM
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China accused of trying to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement
The Alliance for American Manufacturing says China is trying to circumvent the USMCA through its automotive investments in Mexico.
2 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM
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Banking & finance
China’s World Bank journey hits lending limit: why it is being phased out
Ministry of Finance eyes move towards knowledge sharing as wealth gains and US pressure curb lending for a nation that is now the world’s top bilateral creditor.
2 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
A woman walks by the World Bank building in Washington. The World Bank will reportedly cap sovereign lending to China at US$2 billion for the 2026-2031 period before ending it altogether. Photo: AP
US-China relations
Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce woes: 7 US-China relations reads
From China grappling with Trump to the world’s fastest computer: highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of June 2026.
1 Jul 2026 - 10:30PM
China trade
China-Canada trade thaw sours as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starch
Beijing imposes cash deposits on imports of the widely used agricultural product ahead of Ottawa’s decision on Chinese-made steel racks.
30 Jun 2026 - 7:30PM
Venezuelan crisis
In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into huge US-led debt restructuring
Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off.
26 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
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