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China signs expanded ASEAN free trade pact amid Trump protectionism

The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment.

Tech News

Donald Trump says TikTok deal with China could be finalised this week

However, the details of a possible deal are under wraps.

Economy

US-China trade deal closing in ahead of high-stakes meeting

Beijing decided to implement tighter restrictions on rare earths exports that are needed for advanced technologies. In response, Trump threatened additional tariffs on Chinese imports.

Europe News

EU seeks to end dependency on China for rare earths

Through the RESourceEU plan, the European Union seeks to end its reliance on China for its critical raw materials, which are essential for Europe's automotive, defence, Greentech and digital sectors.

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Economy

China focuses on high-tech and consumers as trade wars hit economy

An outline of the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the next five years was laid out in a 5,000-word communique released on Thursday.

Europe News

EU countries mull response to China's squeeze on rare earths

China's restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond.

Europe News

Will the EU's climate goals be affected by Washington's trade war?

US pressure and Chinese restrictions on rare earth metals are disrupting EU supply chains, challenging the bloc's climate goals and increasing dependency on foreign resources.

Business

US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China

Beijing recently said it would tighten rare earth exports, prompting the US to impose further tariffs on Chinese goods. Now, Australia and the US are looking to counter China's dominance of the critical minerals market.

Earth News

Sea levels rising faster than they have in 4,000 years, study warns

Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels.

Economy

China's economy grows at slowest pace in a year amid US trade war

Tensions between Beijing and Washington remain elevated, and it’s unclear if Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will go ahead with a proposed meeting during a regional summit at the end of this month.

Travel News

World’s most powerful passports: US falls from top 10 in historic low

America’s passport power has plummeted to an all-time low, while Europe retains its stronghold thanks to visa-free access.

Business

China’s BYD makes largest recall of 115,000 cars over design issues

The move brings into question BYD’s low-cost business model as Chinese firms undercut competitors on price.

United Kingdom

China a threat to UK security, MI5 chief says after spy case collapse

The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security.

USA

Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban flights over Russian airspace

The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Economy

EU trade chief Šefčovič slams China’s rare earth export curbs

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič took aim at China and its new trade policy on rare earths on Tuesday, denouncing "unprocessable" Chinese requests on EU companies.

United Kingdom

UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

The intelligence agency warned MPs and their staff to look out for spies trying to elicit information from them by blackmail or phishing attacks.

Business

Netherlands invokes rare emergency law to control Chinese chipmaker

The Dutch government has taken temporary control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia under emergency legislation, citing risks to national and European security and marking one of the most forceful state interventions in Europe’s tech sector to date.

USA

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China, Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

North Korea

North Korea invites foreign leaders for ruling party's celebrations

Officials from China, Russia, Vietnam and Laos will be among those attending the celebrations on Friday.

United Kingdom

China spy case collapse blamed on UK failure to label Beijing a threat

Stephen Parkinson, the UK's head of public prosecutions, explained why the charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were dropped.