China hits back: The US government is accused of undermining the tariff deal reached in mid-May. The US wants a phone call between Trump and Xi.
By Emily Kossak
The USA and China had only just agreed on a temporary truce in the tariff dispute in Geneva. However, instead of engaging in serious negotiations, both sides prefer to flex their muscles. Washington is particularly provocative.
By Jörn Petring
Volkswagen continues to receive magnets containing rare earths from China despite Beijing's export restrictions. According to insiders, at least four Chinese suppliers have received special export permits.
By Fabian Peltsch
China and the USA are willing to compromise. However, this respite in the tariff dispute does not solve the problem. There are appeals from the People's Republic to planning-hungry European companies: "Don't rush into anything!"
By Marcel Grzanna
First a dispute, now a deal: The US and Ukraine have agreed on a joint reconstruction fund. Washington is apparently to receive preferential access to raw materials projects. A conflict of interest with the EU is also emerging.
By Viktor Funk
With Chinese support, Tanzania and Burundi are building a 282-kilometer railroad line to transport metals such as nickel to the port of Dar es Salaam.
By Fabian Peltsch
China is tightening controls on critical minerals. Experts expect further regulations for certain raw materials that are important for future sectors in the West in the future.
By Christiane Kuehl
China has placed the metal antimony on the list of restricted export raw materials. China is one of the main producers of this metal.
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According to statements from senior officials and diplomats, China and Vietnam are working on a possible improvement of their railway connections. Specifically, this involves the expansion of the route from Kunming to Haiphong.
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Without graphite from the People's Republic, the electric car industry comes to a standstill. The Chinese leadership has recognized this and is now using this dependency as a political tool. At the same time, China wants to prevent the development of an independent battery industry in other countries. This makes the tentative attempts by the USA and Europe to build up an independent battery industry considerably more challenging.
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