The Latest Breaking News from China

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.30% this morning as concerns around U.S. trade policy and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited the release of crucial producer inflation data.

Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.

Japan said J-15 warplanes operating from two Chinese aircraft carriers in the Pacific carried out risky manouevres.

AG600 Kunlong was developed as part of drive to modernise Chinese military

J-15 jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier and reportedly came within 45 metres of Japanese patrol plane

Japan this week confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers have operated together for the first time in the Pacific

An increase in risk sentiment has weighed on the Australian market, after rising geopolitical tensions and mixed trade news sent investors ducking for cover.

The Pentagon has announced it will review the massive AUKUS agreement between the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to ensure it’s aligned with US President Donald Trump’s “America first” agenda.

Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street’s rally stalled