China Orders Ban of BHP Iron Ore Imports

China Orders Ban of BHP Iron Ore Imports

Commodities giant BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) opened October with news that state-run iron ore buyer China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has placed a purchase halt on its products. According to several local media outlets, the move which has raised concern in Australia, stems from pricing disputes. Some analysts, including those at RBC Capital Markets, see the decision…

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Global energy export battle: China dominates US; clean tech eclipses fossil fuels

Global energy export battle: China dominates US; clean tech eclipses fossil fuels

A global competition for energy export dominance is unfolding between the US and China, with contrasting strategies- America focuses on fossil fuel exports, while China emphasises clean energy technology sales.China has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for now. Its clean technology exports, including electric vehicles, solar panels, and batteries, reached $20 billion in…

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China makes nationwide intermodal push

China makes nationwide intermodal push

By 2027, major Chinese container ports will have intermodal facilities, under a new “One Port, One Policy” unveiled by China’s State Council in late September. The government expects that by 2027, there will be 15% annual growth in the volume of containers transported through China in sea-rail combinations. This year, 15 million TEU of containers…

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No 10 denies government involved in collapse of China spying case

No 10 denies government involved in collapse of China spying case

Becky MortonPolitical reporter and Jack FenwickPolitical correspondent AFP/Getty Images Christopher Cash (left) and Christopher Berry (right) were both accused of being Chinese spies Downing Street has strongly denied the government was involved in the collapse of a prosecution against two men accused of spying for China. Charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry – who…

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