As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and refining technology. https://t.co/mQPMI7Ee5l ...

China introduced new controls on rare-earth exports, requiring foreign entities to obtain government approval before re-exporting products of Chinese origin to other countries https://t.co/FM69Ly4MOZ ...

Rare Earth Export Controls - China's new rare earth export controls require case-by-case approval for anyone using rare earths to develop advanced semiconductors (defined as 14nm-and-below) [1] - These export controls effectively give China veto power over the entire advanced semiconductor supply chain, as rare earths are used at critical steps [2] - The export controls are extraterritorial, requiring foreign entities to obtain Chinese export licenses for re-exporting products containing 0.1% or more of Chinese rare earth materials [2] Geopolitical Implications - China is mirroring the US semiconductor export controls with its own comprehensive extraterritorial control regime, but with rare earths [3]

China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths https://t.co/5EOIjcMnaF ...

中国商务部公布对稀土相关技术实施出口管制的决定（一）稀土开采、冶炼分离、金属冶炼、磁材制造、稀土二次资源回收利用相关技术及其载体；（二）稀土开采、冶炼分离、金属冶炼、磁材制造、稀土二次资源回收利用相关生产线装配、调试、维护、维修、升级等技术。 https://t.co/daenR4IXgE ...

Group 1: EU Defense Initiatives - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned recent drone incidents as a pattern of hybrid warfare, advocating for an EU-wide anti-drone system for detection, interception, and neutralization [2][9] - The proposed anti-drone system aims to create a coordinated shield using a network of radars and acoustic sensors across EU member states, responding to recent drone sightings linked to Russian activities [3][9] Group 2: Japanese Yen and Economic Factors - The Japanese Yen is under downward pressure, with market watchers focused on identifying the next support level amid ongoing political uncertainty in Japan and global economic influences [4][5] - Analysts are closely monitoring the Bank of Japan's policy decisions, as potential rate hikes or adjustments to asset purchases could significantly impact the yen's performance against major currencies [5] Group 3: Anglo American and Teck Resources Merger - Anglo American is defending its due diligence on a $50 billion merger with Teck Resources, which aims to create the world's fifth-largest copper producer, despite Teck's recent cuts to copper forecasts [6][7][9] - The merger, valued at C$69 billion, is strategically focused on securing copper supply amid rising demand, particularly for electrification and renewable energy [7] Group 4: UK Public Borrowing Adjustments - The UK public borrowing for the first five months of the financial year was revised down by £2 billion due to an error in VAT receipt data, affecting budget deficit and public sector net borrowing figures [8][10] - Despite the revision, the overall borrowing for the financial year to August 2025 remains at £83.8 billion, which is £16.2 billion higher than the same period last year [10] Group 5: UK Steel Industry Challenges - The UK steel industry faces a significant crisis as the EU proposes to double tariffs on UK steel imports to 50% and reduce duty-free quotas by 47%, posing an existential threat to the sector [11][12] - With 78% of British steel exports going to the EU, industry leaders are concerned about potential job losses and the devastating impact of these proposed tariffs [12] Group 6: US Legislative Actions on Chip Manufacturing - A bipartisan group of US legislators is pushing for expanded export controls on chip manufacturing equipment to China, following a report revealing significant purchases by Chinese companies [13][14] - These purchases, amounting to nearly $40 billion and representing a 66% increase from 2022, accounted for a substantial share of global sales from major semiconductor toolmakers [14]

I want to start by asking you about a topic that's really dominated the conversation here at the U.N., the recent violations of NATO's airspace. President Trump says that NATO's allies should shoot down Russian aircraft if it happens again. Do you agree with that assessment.Well, the Russians should be aware that there's a possibility. I mean, if they enter NATO's airspace, this affiliation, it's a it's a big violation. But, of course, we will take care in a way that we think is appropriate, like we did wit ...

Taiwan is suspending chip export controls it placed on South Africa just two days ago https://t.co/rNmDybqxdC ...

What do you make of the readout. Well, Carol, we're still looking at this readout as it comes in and as we're trying to interpret its meaning. We are not seeing a clear cut signal that China has given its blessing to this framework agreement that was unveiled by Chinese negotiators and U.S. negotiators after two days of talks in Madrid.There were very few details on that accord at the time, but our reporting has shown, as Ed has pointed out just now, that Oracle, as well as Andreessen Horowitz and Silverlak ...

美国众议院中国问题委员会主席穆勒纳尔呼吁特朗普政府限制或暂停中国航空公司在美国的降落权，除非中国政府恢复对稀土和磁铁的全面准入。穆勒纳尔也表示，美国应该审查针对向中国出售商用飞机、零部件和维修服务的出口管制政策。“这些举措将向北京发出明确信号，即北京不能切断我们国防工业的关键供应，否则将对其自身的战略部门造成影响。” ...