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What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end ...
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The Chinese Civil War and Taiwan’s Independence
Unravel the historical roots of Taiwan’s complex political status by exploring the outcome of the Chinese Civil War. This ...
Why China's Ultimatum to Myanmar Rebels Threatens Global Supply of Heavy Rare Earths
China, which has a near-monopoly over the processing of heavy rare earths, has threatened to halt buying the minerals mined ...
China, Taiwan clash over history, Beijing says can't 'invade' what is already its territory
China and Taiwan have clashed over their competing interpretations of history in an escalating war of words over what Beijing ...
Taiwan's forces are training to ride the subway into war if China invades
Dozens of troops with Stinger missiles, machine guns, and grenade launchers were filmed riding the subway and practicing movement in stations.
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China takes risks to stop Myanmar rebel victory
China, which has a near-monopoly over the processing of heavy rare earths, has threatened to halt buying the minerals mined ...
Myanmar's armed rebel groups lose edge in drone warfare
Jammers and supply chain troubles are crippling resistance groups' drone fleets in Myanmar, new research shows. At the same time, the junta is increasingly using drones to target them.
China tried to cut lavish spending. Now some officials fear ordering coffee
Some regions have rolled out draconian austerity measures that have hit businesses hard, complicating Beijing’s drive to boost consumption.
China’s change to flight path in sensitive Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns
Experts say Beijing's unilateral move poses a risk to civilian aviation on both sides of the strait. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.