As the U.S.–China trade war appeared to be easing, China imposed its toughest restrictions on rare earths, shocking the Trump admin and global markets.
In the latest shake-up of China’s military, nine senior officers of the PLA have been expelled from the CCP, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced Friday.
Beijing sees licensing critical materials as a safety valve; Washington reads it as a direct hit on defense and high-tech supply lines, challenging its core advantage.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House, expressing hope to end the war without sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
