China’s long march to dominance
Spectacle and symbolism Beijing is never shy about theatre. Xi Jinping’s recent parade, all drones, hypersonics and disciplined ranks, was pure choreography –.
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Stop China’s London base
Secrecy breeds suspicion When a foreign power wants to build the largest embassy in Europe – on a prime site opposite the Tower.
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Key minerals market tightens
Countries which produce metals including copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt are increasing their strangled-hold over this niche market. Diversifying production Western countries still.
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China anger at UK-US deal
China claims the recent trade deal between the UK and US is squeezing out Chinese products from British supply chains. The Chinese foreign.
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‘Made in China 2025’
Chinese companies are purging of foreign components from within their supply chains in preparation for a prolonged trade war. Replacing foreign components with.
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Billionaire-backed miner expands operations
KoBold Metals, a US-based mining company backed by tech giants Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo.