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1. US and China begin crunch trade talks in London amid simmering tensions
Top economic officials from China and the United States have kick-started a crucial round of trade talks in London, as the world watches closely to see if the two sides can agree to roll back their “chokehold” controls over critical minerals and advanced technologies.
2. Beyond 1s and 0s: China starts mass production of world’s first non-binary AI chip
China has initiated the world’s first large-scale application of non-binary AI chips, integrating its proprietary hybrid computing technology into critical sectors including aviation and industrial systems.
3. Ahead of US-China talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May shows leverage in action

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior.
4. US tariffs hit China’s exports in May, but June seen as ‘a better month’
China’s export growth slowed last month, weighed down by fewer US orders being made before the two countries came to a 90-day tariff truce. And while June’s prospects look poised to improve, China’s manufacturing and trade sectors remain under strain, according to economists, who also point to lingering uncertainties over American tariffs.
5. China urges nationals in Los Angeles to be ‘highly vigilant’ amid violent ICE protests

China has urged its citizens in the Los Angeles area to stay vigilant and prioritise their personal safety amid “ongoing law enforcement actions” targeting immigration-related protests in California’s largest city.
6. China at the centre of Egypt’s new capital which will house 6 million people
Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, located in the heart of the desert just 45km (28 miles) east of the capital Cairo, is taking shape, with China at the centre of its construction, operation and maintenance.
7. From Avatar to mountain of rubbish: China pulls decade of trash from historic caves

Chinese authorities have cleaned up more than 50 tonnes of rubbish from ancient caves in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a stunning site that inspired a location in Avatar, and punished four officials after the cavities became a stinking dumping ground.


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US-China trade talks begin in London, Egypt’s new capital project: SCMP daily highlights

Egypt’s new capital city, known as the New Administrative Capital or New Cairo, is being built by a Chinese construction giant. Photo: Shutterstock

Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: Reuters

A demonstrator waves a Mexican flag as smoke and flames rise from a burning vehicle during protests against federal immigration sweeps, near Los Angeles City Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

The discovery of mountains of rubbish in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China’s central Hunan province has prompted officials to investigate officials and launch protocols to clean the refuse out of ancient caves. Photo: Xinhua

US nuclear power export controls won’t stop China, puts American firms at risk: analysts

A drone photo shows a construction site of the Tianwan Nuclear Power Station Unit 8 in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province, June 19, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Shidaowan nuclear power plant in China’s eastern Shandong province, world’s first fourth-generation nuclear power plant. Photo: Weibo CPNN

China signals readiness on rare earth talks, approves more exports

China accounts for around 70 per cent of global rare earth mining and around 90 per cent of the refining of these minerals. Photo: Reuters

China’s increased training of African military, arms sales and aid ‘concerns’ US

China has ramped up its training for African military officers. Photo: Xinhua

China is seeking to boost military cooperation with Africa. Photo: handout

A Chinese PLA soldier gives guidance during training at a Tanzanian military base in 2018. Photo: CCTV

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From US-China trade talks starting in London to Beijing’s control over critical rare earth minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From US-China trade talks starting in London to Beijing’s control over critical rare earth minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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US-China trade talks begin in London, Egypt’s new capital project: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From US-China trade talks starting in London to Beijing’s control over critical rare earth minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. US and China begin crunch trade talks in London amid simmering tensions

From US-China trade talks starting in London to Beijing’s control over critical rare earth minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage