Yellen expresses 'concern' about China's export curbs on strategic raw materials
Beijing's newly unveiled export controls on two strategic raw materials critical to the global chipmaking industry are a "concern," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a group of executives in China on the first day of her trip to the country, where she will try to stabilize bilateral relations after a particularly difficult period.
2023-07-07 14:51
Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?
The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.
2023-07-06 07:58
Chechnya Milashina attack: Armed thugs beat up Russian journalist and lawyer
Yelena Milashina had received threats from Chechnya's leader before, but went to hear a court verdict.
2023-07-05 02:58
China hits back in the chip war, imposing export curbs on crucial raw materials
Beijing will impose export controls on two rare elements essential for manufacturing semiconductors, in apparent retaliation after the United States and Europe restricted chip exports to China.
2023-07-04 00:26
Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
2023-07-01 07:46
Italy PM Meloni in Paris next week to support Rome's Expo 2030 bid - source
ROME Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will travel to France next week to show support for Rome's bid
2023-06-17 19:59
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:16
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:25
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:21
US closely scrutinizing export requests to China -Commerce Dept
WASHINGTON The U.S Commerce Department is closely scrutinizing requests to send items to China and last year denied
2023-05-31 04:29
China urges Japan to end curbs on chip exports
China's commerce minister has urged Japan to end its newly announced curbs on exports of chipmaking equipment, saying it would hurt economic and trade relations between the two countries.
2023-05-30 12:19
What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?
Western nations have imposed severe measures against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-05-19 19:53