US-China relations
Jensen Huang steps down as CEO of Nvidia as suspected Chinese spy reportedly returns to Beijing
The Chinese government has denied that the ex-CEO's mistress, Alice Huang, was a spy, calling the allegations "purely unsubstantiated and directed at smearing China.”
Chinese FM says call with Rubio was 'positive,' discuss potential trilateral agreement with Russia
Nvidia prepares to oust CEO Huang after two affairs, including with suspected Chinese spy - report
China’s cyber foothold in US infrastructure exposes major vulnerability
Chinese firms scramble for Nvidia's AI chips ahead of resumed sales to China
Chinese firms are scrambling to buy Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips, ahead of the restrictions lift announced by its CEO and US President Donald Trump.
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports
The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.
China’s power play with the US is tested by the Israel-Iran crisis - opinion
If the Israel-Iran conflict drags on, despite US President Donald Trump’s attempts at an extended truce, and the Chinese leadership comes to the Iranians’ aid, it will end up fueling global disorder.
China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar
Beijing is heavily reliant on Myanmar for the rare earth metals and oxides needed to power critical goods like wind turbines, medical devices and electric vehicles.
China fordert Korea auf, keine Produkte mit Seltenen Erden an US-Rüstungsfirmen zu exportieren
In den Schreiben hieß es, dass koreanischen Unternehmen Sanktionen drohten, sollten sie gegen die Exportbeschränkungen verstoßen, so der Bericht.
China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defense firms
The letters said Korean companies could face sanctions if they violate the export restrictions, the report said.
Trump administration sued over tariffs in US Court of International Trade
The lawsuit was filed by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal advocacy group, on behalf of five US businesses that import goods from countries targeted by the tariffs.
China’s 25,000 Ton Gold Stash: Preparing to Kill the Dollar? | Craig Hemke
China's massive, potentially undeclared, gold reserves could challenge the dollar's dominance, says expert Craig Hemke.
Trump spares smartphones, computers, electronics from 125% China tariffs
The exclusion provides welcome relief to major US technology firms, including Apple, Dell Technologies, and many other importers.
Caught in the crossfire: How Trump's tariff war with China harms Israel's trade
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Israeli businesses are dependent on foreign markets, and globalization is deeply ingrained in the economic DNA of the country - a 17% tariff will undoubtedly hit hard.
