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China’s grip on rare earths a lethal weapon in US trade war
The world’s second-biggest economy controls about 70 per cent of production and nearly all refining. This dominance has ...
Philippines says military leaders working to set-up 'one-theatre' approach in East, South China seas
Military leaders are working to enforce a "one-theatre" concept in both the East and South China seas, the Philippines' ...
Fans bid teary farewell to four giant pandas at a zoo in Japan before their return to China
SHIRAHAMA, Japan — Thousands of fans bid a teary farewell Friday to a family of four giant pandas at a zoo in Japan’s coastal ...
Japan calls China's latest sea move "extremely regrettable"—Tensions rise
Japan said China is building a 20th structure in a disputed, energy-rich area and called for a return to negotiations.
China partially lifts nearly two-year ban on Japanese seafood imports
June 30 (UPI) -- Nearly two years after China suspended imports of Japanese seafood in protest over the release of treated ...
Chinese factory activity improves slightly with delay on tariffs, but still lags
Monthly surveys of Chinese factory managers showed manufacturing improving somewhat in June after President Donald Trump ...
Key US Ally Quietly Prepares for China's Pacific War With America
The Japanese government is taking uncomfortable steps to prepare its citizens for a possible future war that its military ...
China’s US trade deal warning, Japanese princess flies economy: 5 weekend reads you missed
From China’s concerns about being used as a bargaining chip to Japanese Princess Kako flying coach, here are five stories you ...