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US-China trade war

China’s grip on American medicine cabinets grows more entrenched

Some of the ingredients found in medicines used by Americans are produced only in China.
Some of the ingredients found in medicines used by Americans are produced only in China.

US hopes to finalise rare earths deal with China by November, says Bessent

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping fest loses its shine for weary consumers

A worker sorting packages at JD.com’s warehouse in Beijing on Nov 11.
A worker sorting packages at JD.com’s warehouse in Beijing on Nov 11.

FBI chief visited China to talk fentanyl, law enforcement, sources say

FBI director Kash Patel's visit to Beijing was not officially announced by either the US or China.
FBI director Kash Patel's visit to Beijing was not officially announced by either the US or China.

China halts ban on export to US of dual-use metals, further easing tensions

Antimony is used both in battery technology and by the arms industry to reinforce armour plating and ammunition.
Antimony is used both in battery technology and by the arms industry to reinforce armour plating and ammunition.

Malaysia banks on Lynas’ expansion to become vital cog in rare earth supply chain

Lynas announced on Oct 29 that it will invest RM500 million (S$156 million) to expand its refinery in Gebeng, an industrial park near Kuantan.
Lynas announced on Oct 29 that it will invest RM500 million (S$156 million) to expand its refinery in Gebeng, an industrial park near Kuantan.

China starts work on easing rare earth export rules but short of Trump hopes, say sources

FILE PHOTO: Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Beijing lifts some tariffs on US farm goods but soya beans stay costly

The tariff cut leaves Chinese buyers of US soya beans facing tariffs of 13 per cent, a cost traders said makes US shipments still too expensive for commercial buyers.
The tariff cut leaves Chinese buyers of US soya beans facing tariffs of 13 per cent, a cost traders said makes US shipments still too expensive for commercial buyers.

China’s export control unit begins biggest hiring spree since 2022

 China’s Commerce Ministry is on its biggest public hiring spree this decade, bolstering the unit overseeing rare-earth curbs despite trade truce with US.
 China’s Commerce Ministry is on its biggest public hiring spree this decade, bolstering the unit overseeing rare-earth curbs despite trade truce with US.

Trump formalises fentanyl, reciprocal tariff cuts in deal with Xi

The Trump-Xi deal, however, falls short of any enduring pact, setting the stage for renegotiations in a year and potential disagreements over enforcement sooner. 
The Trump-Xi deal, however, falls short of any enduring pact, setting the stage for renegotiations in a year and potential disagreements over enforcement sooner. 

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.