China

Beijing Suspends Latest Rare Earth Export Curbs, Restores Soybean Licenses

Beijing on Nov. 7 suspended its latest export curbs on rare earth materials after reaching a year-long trade truce with the United States last week.

China’s Exports Contracted Unexpectedly for First Time in 8 Months

China’s October exports dropped, signaling deeper trouble for the world’s second-largest economy amid weak domestic demand and slowing global trade.
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3 More Chinese Researchers Charged With Smuggling Biological Materials Into US

Three additional Chinese researchers at the Univ. of Michigan have been charged for smuggling of biological materials from China to the US.

Trump’s Unpredictability Keeps Beijing Off Balance: Analysts

With a stagnant economy and an international market increasingly wary of dumping, Trump’s tariffs and export controls add a layer of uncertainty for China.

Post-China Rare Earth Monopoly Era Is Approaching as Beijing’s Strategy Backfires: Experts

The United States is working with allies to establish a rare earth supply chain independent of China.

China’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic Corridor

A Chinese container ship reached a UK port via the Arctic, halving transit time to Europe and signaling closer China–Russia cooperation.

China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s rare earth export threats “backfired,” spurring the U.S. and allies to secure new sources within two years.

The Illusion of Resilience: China’s Economic Recovery Masks Systemic Fragility

China’s claimed 2025 recovery, with a 5% GDP rise, masks deeper stagnation beneath the government’s polished narrative of post-pandemic growth.