China is about to unlock a huge African iron ore deposit that risks upending the global market -- @tbiesheuvel, @wclowes https://t.co/R1EPGiLVz7 ...

President Donald Trump said China knows the risks of any attack on Taiwan but refrained from explicitly saying the US would intervene militarily on behalf of the democracy of 23 million people https://t.co/lafqg3JaZX ...

China has displaced Germany in the top ten of a new global ranking—and the Swiss are on a roll https://t.co/xL5jN6aYYJ ...

Delivery drones and flying cars are mainly science fiction in the rest of the world. But in China these technologies are becoming an everyday reality https://t.co/T3KcpB5ajo ...

Geopolitical & Financial Strategy - China has established independent financial infrastructure [1] - China can now engage in international transactions bypassing the US dollar system [1] Yuan Implications - The development impacts the yuan's role in global finance [1]

Gold dropped below $4,000 an ounce after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers, a change that could hurt demand in one of the largest precious-metals markets https://t.co/S3YdrypVVw ...

Geopolitics & Energy Security - China has been increasing its oil reserves for months [1] - This strategic oil reserve build-up could be beneficial following the recent U S sanctions on Russian crude oil [1]

One potential flash point with China, probably the potential flash point with China in the coming years is over the issue of Taiwan. The Chinese military is encroaching on Taiwan's sealanes, its airspace, its cyber space. I know you have said that Xiinping wouldn't dare move militarily on Taiwan while you're in office.But what if he does. Would you order US forces to defend Taiwan. >> You'll find out if it happens.and he understands the answer to that. Uh why not say this never even came up yesterday as a s ...

Core Points - The president's trade truce with China has resulted in a reduction of U.S. tariffs, which may lead to a pause in efforts to decrease America's reliance on Beijing [1] Group 1 - The trade truce has lowered U.S. tariffs to a level that could impact long-term strategies regarding dependence on China [1]

Core Viewpoint - The cushion could protect the country from any short-term supply disruptions related to new U.S. sanctions on Russian crude [1] Group 1 - The cushion serves as a protective measure against potential supply disruptions [1] - New U.S. sanctions on Russian crude are a significant factor influencing supply stability [1]