China’s Tungsten Export Controls Spur Global Rush for Supply, Australia Expands Output China’s tungsten export curbs are pushing prices up and prompting Australia to boost mining and processing, raising concerns …
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Saindak Copper Mine Attacks Disrupt Pakistan Supply Routes, Threaten China Copper Imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSaindak copper mine convoys stalled by militant attacks, threatening China’s copper imports Saindak copper mine supply routes in Balochistan have been repeatedly attacked, creating an effective “economic blockade” that risks …
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Philippines protests China over South China Sea aggression and AI-generated racist video
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine FM Lazaro Rebukes China Over AI Video and South China Sea ‘Violent Actions’ At ASEAN talks in Manila on July 22, 2026, Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro confronted …
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Lynas raises Malaysian heavy rare earth plant costs by nearly $80m amid China curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLynas Raises Cost Outlook for Malaysian Heavy Rare Earth Facility by $80 Million Australian miner Lynas has increased the expected cost of its new Malaysian heavy rare earth facility by …
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ASEAN foreign ministers fail to agree on Myanmar engagement amid South China Sea flare-up
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN Divided Over Myanmar Engagement as South China Sea Tensions Shadow Manila Talks ASEAN foreign ministers failed to reach consensus on Myanmar engagement during a meeting in Metro Manila on …
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South China Sea clash threatens to overshadow Manila foreign ministers summit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth China Sea Tensions Rise After China Coast Guard, Philippine Navy Clash Near Second Thomas Shoal A screenshot and video of a July 20 clash at Second Thomas Shoal have …
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Andy Burnham signals closer trade ties with Asia despite China opposition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAndy Burnham Signals Closer UK-Asia Ties as He Becomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham, sworn in July 20, 2026, aims to deepen UK-Asia trade and investment after securing major deals from …
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Nexon faces slowdown in China and South Korea as Western expansion stalls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNexon Faces Slower Growth in China and South Korea as Western Push Stalls Nexon confronts slowing growth in China and South Korea while its bid to break into Western markets …
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ASEAN foreign ministers face unity test over Myanmar and South China Sea
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila as unity faces tests over Myanmar, border clashes and South China Sea ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila this week will confront a series …
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KED Bicycle Helmet Production Moves to China, Underscoring Germany’s Manufacturing Decline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGerman bicycle manufacturing faces setback as KED moves helmet production to China KED, a family-run German bicycle helmet maker, will move production to China later this year, a decision that …