US officials – concerned about the trade deal with China – are considering revoking authorizations granted in recent years to chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC, making it difficult to get US goods and tech for their plants in China

An ballot in Japan on July 20 - and conflict in the Middle East - reduce the chance of the two sides reaching a deal by July 9, when the US will end its pause on tariffs, analysts say

Executive says Apple learnt use the most cutting-edge tools to design its chips, including the latest chip design software from electronic design automation firms

China's central bank chief vowed to expand international use of the digital yuan and is seeking a system in which several currencies dominate the world economy

The Bank of Japan said on Tuesday it will taper the pace of shrinking its bond holdings, as risks rise in the Middle East and around the world

New government launches an industry task force following an emergency meeting on Friday after the US announced a 50% tariff on imported appliances

China has not budged on specialized rare earths, such as samarium, which are needed for military applications and outside the fast-track trade deal agreed in London

China has agreed to supply rare earth exports, while the US will drop some recent measures and allow Chinese students to access US universities under an initial trade deal discussed in London

Talks going well, Lutnick says; US officials are expected to drop restrictions imposed recently on a range of technology and other products to China in return for better access to rare earth exports

The People's Daily calls for tough regulatory action over the sale of new cars advertised as 'zero-mileage used cars'

Dialogue on Beijing's rare earth blockade has now become part of its negotiations on the EU's tariffs on China-made EVs, and it signals China's willingness to use its dominance in the critical industry as leverage

A new round of trade talks between US and Chinese officials got underway in London on Monday. They will focus on export controls on rare earths, chips and other issues.