Japan’s export of lethal weapons to the US ‘extremely dangerous’: Chinese analysts

Japan’s export of lethal weapons to the US ‘extremely dangerous’: Chinese analysts

Japan’s export of lethal weapons sent an “extremely dangerous signal” indicating expanded military capabilities, Chinese observers and media said on Thursday as relations between the two countries continued to nosedive. The assessment followed Japanese media reports on Wednesday that Japan had exported domestically produced Patriot surface-to-air missile interceptors to the United States. The US would…

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China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told

China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told

By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 20, 2025 / 17:30 pm The Chinese Communist Party’s “ongoing assault against religious freedom” has national security implications for the U.S., according to co-chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC). Former Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, who served as ambassador at large for international religious freedom in the…

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China's commerce minister calls for supply chain cooperation with South Korea

China’s commerce minister calls for managing trade ‘uncertainties’ in talks with US ambassador

BEIJING, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao urged efforts to “manage uncertainties” in trade relations with the United States in a meeting with U.S. ambassador to China David Perdue in Beijing on Thursday, the Chinese ministry said. Wang said the two countries should foster the “correct understanding” that they must coexist and…

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US lawmakers press for new tactics to challenge China’s grip on rare earths

US lawmakers press for new tactics to challenge China’s grip on rare earths

US lawmakers on Wednesday called for a change in Washington’s strategy to evade China’s chokehold on rare earth mineral supplies, arguing that new approaches are needed in parallel with President Donald Trump’s efforts to speed up domestic production. Proposals to dismantle the chokepoint – including new technologies and development of components that do not require…

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Exclusive | Top Democrat demands US probe into 4 Chinese firms potentially supplying Nexperia

Exclusive | Top Democrat demands US probe into 4 Chinese firms potentially supplying Nexperia

A senior US Democrat is urging the Commerce Department to investigate four Chinese semiconductor firms potentially tied to Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, warning they could threaten the safety and reliability of components used in cars across the US and its allies. The request marks the latest twist in the turmoil surrounding the Chinese-owned firm, which has…

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