Chinese rare earth magnet exports to US hit 9-month high as trade war resolves
China’s shipments of rare earth permanent magnets to the US surged to a nine-month high in October as the two…
The Moment China Proved It Was America’s Equal
There are moments in great-power politics when the tectonic plates seem to shift perceptibly beneath us. The recent summit between…
Goldman’s Waldron Says Markets Primed for Possible Further Declines
Goldman Sachs Group president John Waldron said markets are primed for possible further declines and investors will be keeping close…
Indonesia’s Danantara Taps Banks for $1 Billion Credit Line
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has lined up a multi-currency syndicated credit facility equivalent to $1 billion, according to people…
South African Inflation Beats Forecasts on Eve of Rate Decision
South African annual inflation accelerated less than expected on the eve of a widely expected interest-rate cut. Consumer prices rose…
Myanmar’s Power Crisis and Energy Politics in the Dark
Myanmar has faced severe electricity blackouts since the military coup in 2021, compounding the stress of disrupted lives and businesses…
US panel urges economic statecraft body to tackle China’s growing tech challenge
A leading advisory panel on China policy urged the US Congress on Tuesday to establish a “consolidated economic statecraft entity”…
‘Made in China 2025’ cements manufacturing dominance despite missed goals
Beijing has not achieved all of its “Made in China 2025” (MIC2025) goals – particularly in aviation and integrated circuits…
US$16 billion stock plunge dethrones Manuel Villar as Philippines’ richest man
One of the frothiest stocks in the Philippines has plunged in recent days, erasing more than US$16 billion of its…
China’s investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology
China has financed tens of billions of pounds’ worth of investment in UK businesses and projects this century, some of…