Chinese mainland holds firm on trade, clarifies rare earth controls
The Chinese mainland says its rare earth export controls aren’t bans, invites talks on tariffs and aims to balance global tech supply chains.
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Chinese Mainland Denies Pakistan Link in Rare Earth Export Rules
The Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry says rare earth export controls are unrelated to Pakistan, calling rumors of Pakistan gifting samples to the U.S. “baseless.”
Rare Earths 101: Chinese Mainland’s Export Controls Explained
Get the lowdown on the Chinese mainland’s new rare earth export controls: why they matter, how they work, and what it means for tech and supply chains.
China Defends Rare Earth Export Controls, Urges U.S. Dialogue
China defends rare earth export controls and urges the U.S. to resolve trade tensions through dialogue.
Apple & Google Nix ICEBlock Tracker Apps After US Govt Demand
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UN Inspires Global Cooperation in AI Governance
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Tsinghua Expert Champions China’s GGI for Inclusive AI Governance
Tsinghua’s Liang Zheng highlights China’s GGI as a blueprint for inclusive, balanced AI governance that unites global players and builds trust in the digital era.
Global AI Governance Takes Shape 🚀
Discover how the Global Governance Initiative, proposed by the Chinese mainland, brings experts together to shape ethical, inclusive, and secure AI for South and Southeast Asia.
Inside CPC’s 4th Plenary & the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan
CPC’s 4th plenary session in Beijing (Oct 20–23) maps the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30) and its impact on tech, green energy, and trade.
Scientists Call for Global AI ‘Red Lines’ at UN Summit
Tech veterans and Nobel laureates urge UN to set global AI ‘red lines’ banning uses like nuclear command, autonomous weapons and mass surveillance before control slips away.