Why China may be less patient with Donald Trump the second time around

Why China may be less patient with Donald Trump the second time around

After Washington announced fresh curbs on semiconductor exports to China this month, Beijing condemned the move as “malicious” suppression and said it would firmly defend the rights of Chinese businesses. A day later, the Chinese government unveiled its own restrictions on mineral exports to the US including gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials, which are…

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Cambodia says Xi supports controversial canal, but China’s silence keeps questions flowing

Cambodia says Xi supports controversial canal, but China’s silence keeps questions flowing

The veil of uncertainty surrounding a massive canal project in Cambodia was lifted ever so slightly this week – while also fuelling fresh speculation – as the Southeast Asian nation’s former prime minister, Hun Sen, wrapped up a three-day visit to China. In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, the Cambodian government said Hun…

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