Is a rumoured US rare earth fund coming too late to catch up with China?
As China consolidates its near-monopoly status in critical minerals and rare earth elements – essential raw materials for…
When the London Philharmonic Orchestra toured Hong Kong and Asia in 1969
“When the world-renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra leaves London on September 11 to commence a 25,000-mile Far East tour,…
Chinese Premier urges EU to take ‘concrete actions’ to deepen bilateral ties
ISTANBUL Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday urged the EU to take “concrete actions” to advance bilateral cooperation,…
China to stop claiming special WTO benefits that rankled U.S.
China will no longer claim the benefits available to developing nations at the World Trade Organization, removing a…
Chinese spacecraft image Maxar remote sensing and U.S. early warning satellites
HELSINKI — Chinese spacecraft have imaged orbiting U.S. commercial and military assets as the two countries seek to…
Britain to appoint new chief diplomat to the EU – POLITICO
Brexit veteran Outgoing head of mission Croisdale-Appleby was intimately involved in Brexit talks, working as U.K. chief negotiator…
Europe’s climate clout melts away – POLITICO
In contrast to the EU, which has traditionally targeted sharp pollution cuts and then relied on others to…
China’s local governments urgently need cash. Can the 5-year plan find it?
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that…
Trump says he’ll talk to EU countries about turning screws on Putin – POLITICO
“So I’m ready to discuss this,” he continued. “We’re going to discuss it today with the European nations…
Ben Sulayem pushes back on Domenicali’s F1 vision
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against Formula 1’s Liberty Media-led push for…