Nearly half of the world’s heavy rare earths come from Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Kachin State, where China maintains access ...

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For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under ...

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China sets six-month limit on the easing of export controls on vital rare earth minerals and magnets necessary for key sections of US industry.

Has Brazil Given China Too Much Economic Control? China not only buys more Brazilian exports than any other country, but it also controls production in key areas, from oil to minerals to agriculture.

China has topped a new international favorability ranking in Africa, beating others in a shift that reflects changing global sentiments.

China's producer deflation deepened to its worst level in almost two years in May while consumer prices extended declines, as the economy grappled with trade tensions and a prolonged housing downturn.

The global conversation about China’s rise needs to catch up with this more nuanced reality. The country is large and ambitious, but its economic power is not as deep or advanced as it may appear.

China approved 11.29 GW of new coal power capacity in Q1 2025—outpacing last year’s mid-year total—raising concerns over energy overcapacity and climate goals.

China leads global energy spending in 2025, outpacing the US and EU with big bets on clean tech, says the IEA.