China has confirmed that it has begun issuing its first general licences for the export of rare earth elements, marking a notable shift in how the country manages overseas access to some of the world’s most critical industrial minerals. Beijing said the new
China’s semiconductor industry is pressing ahead with efforts to strengthen self reliance as global chip tensions continue to reshape supply chains and technology access. Export controls imposed by the United States and its allies have limited China’s access to advanced chipmaking equipment and
The possibility of a return to normal shipping operations in the Red Sea has gained new momentum after Houthi rebel groups in Yemen indicated in November that they would halt attacks on commercial vessels, provided the Gaza ceasefire remained in place. Their signal
China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to the United States climbed to their strongest level in nine months in October, marking a notable shift after months of uncertainty and back and forth maneuvering between the two countries over export controls. The increase
