Both China and Australia have rare earth reserves. But 90% of rare earth refining – which makes them usable in technology – takes place in China, giving the country significant control over supply. And that has spooked Western governments.
China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
China's top policymakers pledged to support firms and workers most affected by the impact of triple-digit U.S. tariffs, the ruling Communist Party's Politburo said on Friday, according to state media.
US Doubles Stealth Jets Presence Near China
Kadena Air Base, located on the island of Okinawa, is the closest U.S. air base to Taiwan, with a distance of 370 miles. China has long threatened to use force against the self-ruled island of Taiwan, claiming it is part of Beijing's territory, despite having never governed it.
China Aims to Step Up Policy Support Amid Trade Uncertainty
The Chinese government pledged to coordinate policy to support domestic economic aims amid external economic and trade struggles, according to a readout of a Politburo meeting.
‘National hero’ – China’s pursuit of an elusive world title
Players from eight countries have won snooker's most prestigious title and become world champion – but China is still waiting for its first success.
Hongkong Land to sell 147,025 sq ft of One Exchange to HKEX, launch share buyback programme
SINGAPORE] Property group Hongkong Land will sell 147,025 square feet (sq ft) of One Exchange Square to Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator for HK$6.3 billion (S$1.1 billion) and launch a share ... ( read original story ...)
Court grants property tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s application to travel to the US, Britain and Italy
SINGAPORE: A district court has granted property tycoon Ong Beng Seng's application to leave Singapore from April 28 to May 16 to travel to the United States, Britain and Italy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Private Home Prices Rise Amid Global Uncertainties
Singapore's private home prices rose more than previously expected in the first quarter, signaling that domestic demand remains resilient despite global trade uncertainties and economic headwinds. ( read original story ...)
Why these cottage-style homes were once gas stations
Drive past 725 Lebanon Pike, and you might think it's just another old Nashville brick building, but for a historian, it's anything but. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan to build 18 small HPPs in 2025
BISHKEK. April 24 (Interfax) - Kyrgyzstan will build 18 small hydropower plants (HPPs) before the end of 2025, President Sadyr Japarov said at the Global Mountain Dialogue for Sustainable Development: ... ( read original story ...)