U.S. Mineral Buyers Discover Alternatives to China’s Export Restrictions
China’s Export Ban on Critical Minerals and American Responses In December, China restricted exports of several crucial minerals to the United States. However, American buyers have found ways to circumvent these limitations by sourcing materials through intermediary countries like Thailand and Mexico. Some Chinese companies are reportedly willing to assist in navigating around the ban. […]
Farm Security Plan Aims at China’s Bioterrorism and Land Seizures
USDA Unveils National Farm Security Plan The USDA announced on Tuesday the National Farm Security Plan, which aims to unite Trump administration officials, Republican governors, and lawmakers in efforts to safeguard American farmland, food supply chains, agricultural research, and particularly counter threats from Communist China. “American agriculture is beneficial when it’s in American hands,” remarked […]
China’s hidden influence in Boston: CCP allies reportedly penetrate City Hall
Reports indicate that members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have infiltrated a US-based nonprofit organization linked with a mayor’s administration on the East Coast. The Boston Urban Forum, which claims to be “dedicated to fostering community cohesion and development,” holds public meetings monthly at Boston City Hall. According to findings by a news outlet, […]
Cotton bill aims to speed up US mining to challenge China’s control over minerals
Senate Republicans Pushing for US Raw Material Independence in Defense Senate Republicans are looking to strengthen the United States’ military capabilities amid increasing competition with China, aiming to reduce dependency on imported key raw materials essential for defense systems. Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas plans to introduce legislation aimed at streamlining the extraction of U.S. […]
Xi’s missing presence at the BRICS Summit raises questions about China’s impact.
Xi Jinping Skips BRICS Summit in Brazil Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be present at this week’s BRICS summit in Brazil, an unprecedented move for a Chinese leader. His sudden decision has led to much speculation about possible internal political issues within China, as well as the cohesion of the BRICS group itself. The […]
How the U.S. Can Free Itself From China’s Control of Minerals
The US has a genuine opportunity to end its troubling reliance on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for rare earth elements, but industry experts argue that decisive action is necessary. Rare earth elements comprise a group of 17 metals that are vital for manufacturing everything from vehicles and weapon systems to wind turbines, smartphones, […]
Asia-Pacific FX news summary: China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI rises into growth
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A Group of Very Rich Individuals Is Prepared to Purchase China’s TikTok
Trump’s Plans for TikTok Acquisition President Donald Trump has mentioned that a group of “very wealthy people” is prepared to purchase the widely-used video-sharing app TikTok, pending approval from the Chinese government. The identities of these potential buyers have not yet been disclosed. In an interview broadcast on Fox News, Trump disclosed that this group […]
China’s Communist Party Ages and Slows Down as Young People Become Disillusioned
Chinese Communist Party Membership Statistics Revealed The Chinese government released its annual statistics on the Communist Party on Monday, indicating that membership has increased by only 1.1%, while the number of younger members, specifically those under 35, has dropped. According to the state-operated newspaper Global Times, this slight growth in numbers was showcased as proof […]
China’s biggest coffee chain, Luckin, opens in New York City
China’s Leading Coffee Chain Opens in New York Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, has launched its first US location, marking its entry into New York City after outperforming Starbucks in Asia. The new store officially opened on Monday, as announced on their social media channels. However, at the moment, there hasn’t been any additional […]