A licensing system set up by China for exports of rare earth magnets gives it leverage similar to America's chip export controls because of its near-monopoly on the sector.

US markets rise after Trump says "We're in very good shape with China and the trade deal," following his long talk to Xi on Thursday

China has introduced a tracking system for rare-earth magnets; producers have to submit details online on trading volumes and client names, as it looks to curb access

China's failure to lift export curbs on critical minerals, as promised in Geneva, has heightened concerns by carmakers and other firms that rely on rare earths

The trade war truce negotiated in Geneva is hanging by a thread, amid reports that China reneged on its agreement to ease export controls imposed on critical minerals.

China's decision to suspend exports of critical minerals and magnets has upended supply chains to carmakers, aerospace manufacturers, chip firms and military contractors

The phone "silently captured a screenshot every 5 minutes, storing images in a hidden folder users could not access," so officials could monitor their activity.

Auto dealers want carmakers to stop overloading them with new vehicles amid a sharp price war, saying it is killing some outlets.

Senator says China probably cheers the White House move to revoke some students' visas because the CCP wants these students to come home, not stay in the US

Most Asian markets fell on Monday amid concern about the rise in trade tension between the US and China

Commerce ministry says it upheld the trade agreement, while the US launched new "restrictive" measures on chips, software and students - issues the US has said were not in the deal.

US Trade Rep says China was slow to restore access to rare-earth minerals, while Beijing was unhappy about new export controls and other moves imposed by the White House