The new rules, which take effect in October, say the State Council will establish a rare earth product traceability information system. They also seek to protect domestic supply of critical minerals.

Once the biggest car seller in China, Toyota has seen its popularity drop in the country as it continues to play catch-up on EV tech

The challenge spells trouble for China’s furiously expanding AI industry — which remains cut off from cutting-edge chips due to US sanctions

US lawmakers had a busy week discussing rules about Chinese electric vehicles, as well as trade and investment measures on chips, drones and shipbuilding

On sale at the new marketplace will be range of unbranded items, including fashion apparel and home goods

Toyota production in China sank by 22%, partly because local brands are more competitive. Meanwhile, Zeekr EVs have sold well in Russia, despite the lack of charging stations

The travel alert comes after Beijing threatened last week that it would execute people deemed 'die-hard' independence supporters 

Buffett’s holdings in the carmaker are down more than 70% amid increasing technology and trade tensions between the United States and China

Increasing disruptions mean global buyers face the risk of another spate of price increases like the post-pandemic inflation spike which central banks are still trying to tame

More than 230 million tonnes of managanese nodules have been found off Japan's most eastern island, according to a survey team, who said work to extract the rare minerals will begin next year

Tokyo has said it will revise first-quarter GDP figures to correct construction orders data and announce the outcome on July 1. Analysts fear it could affect BOJ forecasts and its next rate hike

The conglomerate will look at options from mergers to divestments as it seeks to manage its many subsidiaries and bloated main businesses weighing on its finances