Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday, amid a looming threat of broader curbs on vital rare earths in an escalating dispute between Asia's top two economies.

Chinese military hardware is under intensified scrutiny this week after its radar systems failed to warn Venezuela of impending US attack

The seizing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro removes one of China’s staunchest partners in Latin America, raising questions over its political and economic influence in the region.

China has banned exports of dual-use items to Japan that can be used for military purposes, according to a commerce ministry statement on Tuesday, Beijing's latest move in reaction to an early November remark by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.

Downing Street officials are asking business leaders to join Keir Starmer on a visit to China later this month, it has been reported, amid tensions over the approval of its mega embassy near the City of London.

Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.

China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the U.S. for spare metal.

In October 2025, the Netherlands took temporary control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, the European Parliament resumed interparliamentary talks with China, and the EU sanctioned four major

China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 14 months, underscoring sustained official demand for bullion as prices surge to record.

Beijing has asked some Chinese tech companies to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips this week, and is expected to mandate domestic artificial intelligence chip purchases, the Information reported on Wednesday,