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China Tightens The Screws On Rare Earths, But Who's Feeling The Heat?

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, including Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), PDD (NASDAQ:PDD), Nio (NYSE:NIO), and XPeng (NYSE:XPEV), extended losses amid escalating geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Benzinga

Chinese navy ships make a friendship visit to Cambodia as concerns over military links linger

Two Chinese warships have arrived on what China called a friendship and training visit to Cambodia, Beijing’s closest ally in Southeast Asia, at a time of some diplomatic disquiet

The Independent UK

Former attorney general says Starmer could have prevented officials holding back China spy documents

The former home secretary, who was in charge of MI5 at the time, said she wanted the case prosecuted and was ‘deeply frustrated’ when it collapsed

The Independent UK

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Foreign Office chief to visit China after collapse of high-profile espionage case

Exclusive: Oliver Robbins to visit China next week on ‘long-planned’ government business after collapse of trial of two men over spying charges

The Guardian - UK

China Hands Trump The Next 'America First' Stock—USA Rare Earth Soars On Export Curbs

Something remarkable just happened in the global resource chessboard — and it could turn into President Donald Trump's next ‘America First’ trade. When Beijing tightened its grip on rare earth exports this week, it didn't just rattle global supply chains — it lit a fire under USA Rare Earth Inc…

Benzinga

China steps up control of rare-earth exports citing ‘national security’ concerns

Tightened grip on minerals used in smartphones and fighter jets coincides with tense US-China trade talks

The Guardian - UK

North Korea invites foreign dignitaries for ruling party's 80th anniversary celebrations

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

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China tightens grip on rare earths export amid US trade tensions

Sweeping restrictions mark first expansion of Beijing’s jurisdiction over its materials used abroad

The Independent UK

'We are concerned' as China restricts exports of rare earths, EU Commission says

A freshly announced list of rare earth restrictions from China sparked the Commission's reaction, spokespeople saying the European Commission is 'studying the details'.

Euronews

China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

China has outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over the use of the elements critical for many products

The Independent UK

China spy case: Key questions answered after collapse blamed on Government

The trial was due to start this month, but charges against a former parliamentary researcher and another man were dropped in September.

The Independent UK

China spy case collapse blamed on UK government's failure to brand Beijing a threat

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

Euronews

China ‘spies’ case was dropped after government failed to provide evidence of Beijing threat

Ministers and officials did not provide statements that China was threat despite ‘many months’ of effort to obtain them

The Guardian - UK

China Intercepts Canadian Plane for Tracking North Korean Vessels That Violates UN Sanctions — Is It a Cover Up?

China just intercepted a Canadian military plane for tracking North Korean vessels involved in illicit trade. Is the Chinese government covering up North Korea's UN violations?

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The Independent UK

The weapons North Korea unveiled at massive military parade

The parade shows off North Korea’s growing military strength as well as its place within an emerging anti-Western bloc, reports Shweta Sharma

International Business Times

China Exiles In Thailand Lose Hope, Fearing Beijing's Long Reach

With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre.

The Independent UK

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China's concern

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a major defense treaty, which Beijing claims unfairly targets China

International Business Times

China's Chip Challenge: The Race To Match US Tech

China's push to develop top-end artificial intelligence microchips is gaining momentum, but analysts say it will struggle to match the technical might of US powerhouse Nvidia within the current decade.

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The Independent UK

Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China

President Donald Trump is making plans for a significant aid package for U.S. soybean farmers

The Guardian - UK

Starmer on horns of dilemma over China’s seven-year mega-embassy saga

Decision time is coming after Labour called in the planning application for a new building in east London

International Business Times

US Farmers Hit By Trade War To Get 'Substantial' Aid: Treasury Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Thursday that "substantial support" for farmers would be announced next week, particularly for those growing soybeans, as they struggle with fallout from President Donald Trump's trade conflicts.

The Guardian - AU

China’s reported BHP iron ore ban has wide-ranging ramifications. Here’s what to know

Beijing’s strategic bid to reduce prices is viewed as a commercial dispute, but Canberra could be drawn in if budget revenue takes a hit

The Conversation

Is China a climate goodie or baddie – or both?

This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation

Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back

For many in Venezuela, the question is no longer whether tensions with Washington will reach a boiling point – they already have. Rather, the big unknown now is whether the U.S. will follow up on threats and the sinking of drug boats with something more drastic: direct military engagement or…

International Business Times

Papua New Guinea Approves Contentious Defence Treaty With Australia: PM

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, the Pacific country's prime minister said Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with the region and counter Beijing's rising influence.

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