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CHINA

People walk past a stand that sells toys and other products imported from China at Central Market in Lima
World
Biden's plan to pitch Latin America reboot at summit dogged by dispute and dissent
Biden's plan to unveil a package to spur recovery in Latin America, help stem immigration and counter China's growing regional economic clout has been marred by Washington's decision to exclude Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the summit.
Summit meeting with Quad leaders, in Tokyo
World
Biden says no change on 'strategic ambiguity' as Taiwan overshadows Quad talks
The issue of Taiwan loomed over a meeting in Tokyo of leaders of the Quad grouping of the United States, Japan, Australia and India, who stressed their determination to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
May 24, 2022 09:31 AM
People wait to buy domestic gas at a distribution centre, amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo
World
Thousands queue for petrol, gas in Sri Lanka amid warnings of food shortages
Tourism-dependent Sri Lanka, where India and China jostle for influence, is facing a dire shortage of foreign exchange, fuel and medicines, and economic activity has slowed to a crawl.
May 20, 2022 09:31 AM
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National View: Reshore rare earth mineral manufacturing to keep U.S. strong
In the 21st-century economy, rare earth minerals are crucial for powering advanced electronics.
April 27, 2022 04:21 PM

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Local View: What happens after Russia declares victory?
After victory is declared, Putin will become a national hero.
April 22, 2022 05:07 PM
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By  Dave Crockett
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In Response: Pro-mining column missed actual minerals solutions
From the column: "Of course, what bit of pro-sulfide mining rhetoric would be complete without shamelessly evoking child labor?"
April 06, 2022 02:44 PM
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By  Scott Beauchamp
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks by video with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Situation Room of the White House in Washington
World
China signs new rules on supervision of military equipment purchase contracts
President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission overseeing the armed forces, has continually pushed for new rules and regulations to assess, procure and test weaponry and equipment.
March 19, 2022 04:12 PM
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By  Reuters
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv
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UN says Ukraine food supply 'falling apart'; Biden to push Xi to abandon Moscow
Russia fired missiles at an airport near Lviv on Friday, a city where hundreds of thousands found refuge far from Ukraine's battlefields, as Moscow tries to regain the initiative in its stalled campaign against Ukraine.
March 18, 2022 07:54 AM
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By  Reuters
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Local View: How Ukraine plays out may give China its checkmate move
From the column: "Chinese leader Xi Jinping is waiting to see if America really does have the courage and determination to do all it is threatening if Russia invades Ukraine. If Russia invades, and America fails to follow through on its threats, then Xi knows America will not come to the aid of Taiwan, nor will we fight for international shipping lanes."
February 22, 2022 03:01 PM
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By  Dave Crockett
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Congressmen's View: Stopping responsible mining in Minnesota leaves US more reliant on China
From the column: "Domestic mining is a national-security issue. It is critical that we support Minnesota’s miners who are currently mining iron ore and soon will be mining critical minerals."
February 10, 2022 09:00 AM
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By  U.S. Reps. Pete Stauber and Dan Newhouse

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Illustration shows China's and U.S.' flags
World
U.S. calls for 'concrete action' from China to meet Phase 1 purchase commitments
The comments come a day before the U.S. government is due to release full-year trade data that analysts expect to show a significant shortfall in China's pledge to increase purchases of U.S. farm and manufactured goods, energy and services.
February 07, 2022 06:28 AM
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By  Andrea Shalal and David Lawder / Reuters
Olympics: Opening Ceremony
World
Putin and Xi mix politics and sport, unveiling alliance at Olympics
With geopolitical tensions on both sides of the Eurasian land mass at their most taut for decades, Putin and Xi publicly took each other's sides in a range of disputes, notably Ukraine, where the West accuses Putin of preparing for war.
February 04, 2022 07:15 AM
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By  Reuters

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