US Urges China to Resume Rare-earth Exports to Japan Amid Supply Chain Alarm Washington presses Beijing to lift restrictions on rare-earth exports to Japan as fears grow over shortages that …
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China Crude Oil Imports Drop 29% in May as Refineries Cut Runs China crude oil imports fell 29% in May to an eight-year low as refiners scaled back processing amid …
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Politics
Xi Jinping begins state visit to Pyongyang, vows China North Korea cooperation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoXi Jinping Visit to Pyongyang Marks First State Trip in Seven Years Xi Jinping visit to Pyongyang began on June 8, 2026, with the Chinese leader arriving for a two-day …
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Business
Yvette Cooper defends UK engagement with China during Asia trip
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYvette Cooper Urges Engagement with China While Pushing UK-India Trade Deal on Asia Visit UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended engagement with China during a three-day Asia trip and underscored …
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Business
Australian beef exporters redirect shipments after China imposes tariffs and quotas
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralian beef exports to China hit quota limit as exporters reroute shipments Australia’s beef exports to China are facing fresh constraints as Beijing’s tariff-quota measures and slower demand force exporters …
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Business
China Charts Independent Energy Course, Cutting Reliance on US Oil
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-China Energy Disconnect Deepens After Beijing Summit Beijing’s approach to energy security took center stage at the recent U.S.-China summit, highlighting a growing U.S.-China energy disconnect as leaders debated oil …
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Business
South Korean brands Musinsa and SM Entertainment open stores in China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korean brands expand in China as Musinsa and SM Entertainment open stores South Korean brands expand in China as Musinsa and SM Entertainment open stores in Shanghai, leveraging improved …
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Business
Armenia parliamentary election draws U.S., Russia and China scrutiny over trade route
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiArmenia parliamentary election 2026 draws U.S., Russia and China into strategic contest Armenia parliamentary election on June 7, 2026 is attracting close attention from the U.S., Russia and China as …
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Business
Armenia parliamentary election sees US, Russia, China and India jostle for influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiArmenia parliamentary election draws global powers as new trade corridor stakes rise Armenia parliamentary election draws scrutiny from U.S., Russia, China and India as Yerevan becomes pivotal to a new …
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China imposes travel bans on New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Imposes Travel Bans on New Zealand Lawmakers After Taiwan Visits China has imposed travel bans on New Zealand lawmakers for visiting Taiwan, New Zealand’s foreign ministry said on June …