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Beijing said the US seizure of a China-bound oil tanker off Venezuela was a serious violation of international law, but other factors are also seen behind gold and silver's latest rise
Demand for renewables and data centres has caused a surge in shipments of lithium-ion storage batteries, with Chinese firms exporting more than $66 billion this year
The review process, once complete could result in the first shipments to China of Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chips
The Facebook parent said that the startup, Manus, will cut ties with China after it has been acquired...
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China Now Requires Chipmakers to Use At Least 50% Local Equipment30 Dec 2025
The new policy is already generating greater technology breakthroughs and higher revenues for Chinese chip equipment suppliers...
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Swarm of Cambodian Drones Could Kill Ceasefire With Thailand29 Dec 2025
Drone swarm sent into Thai airspace could derail ceasefire deal that ended three weeks of conflict on the Thai-Cambodian frontier, Thai army warns. The fighting has displaced half a million people on both sides....
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China Looks to Tackle Addiction, Self-Harm From AI Emulating Humans29 Dec 2025
If the the draft rules are imposed, they would be the first-of-their-kind regulations around AI chatbots from any country in the world...
Expanding forests in eastern China and restored grasslands in other areas have led to a movement of moisture that scientists are now seeking to comprehend...
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Trump to Host Five Central Asian Leaders, as US Seeks Minerals06 Nov 2025
The US wants to boost its influence in a region dominated by Russia, and courted by China. It is keen to get access to Central Asia's energy and mineral resources....
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India Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal30 Oct 2025
The move, for the port of Chabahar, aims to boost Delhi's effort to enhance trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. It follows remarks by President Trump this week that he wants to reach a trade deal with India...
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India’s Adani Bans Sanctioned Tankers From Berthing at its Ports11 Sep 2025
Adani has issued multiple orders to block sanctioned tankers at its 14 ports, after the US and EU ramped up threats in regard to imports of Russian oil...
Washington’s decision to postpone the current lot of tariffs follows extensive negotiations with Beijing and a meeting between Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping...
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Seoul Accuses Ex-Samsung Staff of Leaking DRAM Tech to China24 Dec 2025
Prosecutors in Seoul allege that five former Samsung employees leaked 10nm memory chip tech to China's CXMT, causing chip producers billions of dollars in financial damage...
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Cosco Demand ‘May Kill $23bn BlackRock Bid for Hutchison Ports’24 Dec 2025
BlackRock and shipping group MSC have said Cosco's demand for a majority stake and veto rights in running Hutchison's ports is unacceptable, so Trump and Xi may have to resolve the impasse...
Japan's third-largest developer has been attracted by rising rents and construction costs far lower than in Tokyo, New York or London...
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EU To Reject India Demand For Carbon Tax Exemption — FT17 Nov 2025
Since much of Indian manufacturing is still dependant on coal-fired energy, its exporters will face a high new carbon tax of between 20%-35% in the EU...
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India’s US Exports Jump 22%, Easing Pressure to Reach Tariff Deal16 Dec 2025
Robust shipments have tempered fears of a prolonged tariff-led slump after trade talks between the two nations fell apart and Trump doubled duties on Indian goods to 50%...
Court denies key shareholders' move to block zinc refiner's plan to issue shares to help fund $7.4-billion smelter in the US, but they still support the US plan...
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Japan Set to Test Mining of ‘Rare Earth Mud’ From Deep Seabed23 Dec 2025
Japan will conduct a deepsea mining test next month off its most easterly island, where the seabed is believed to be rich in manganese and rare earth elements...
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Japan Repeats No-Nukes Pledge After Weapons Idea Floated19 Dec 2025
Government stands by its no-nukes pledge after an unnamed security official suggested the country should have such weapons to deter aggressors. Japan has been intimidated by three nuclear-armed neighbours. ...
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