Brazil
Lula chooses dialogue as Trump becomes the central test of his fourth term
Brazil will defend sovereignty while seeking relief from US tariffs, sanctions and security pressure without weakening its ties with China.
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China
France says rare-earth dependence on China can be reduced within five years
Mining and refining projects are advancing, but high-performance magnet manufacturing remains the bottleneck in a supply chain dominated by China.
Africa
Barrick and Mali gold unions sign agreement that removes immediate strike threat
A new collective bargaining agreement covering Loulo-Gounkoto workers cancelled planned walkouts over overtime, expenses and labour commitments at one of Mali's largest gold operations.
China
China rejects US AI theft allegations as dispute widens before leaders' meeting
Beijing called Washington's industrial-scale distillation allegations groundless and protectionist, while a US advisory named six Chinese laboratories and described millions of exchanges with leading American models.
China
China sets 2030 targets for 'little giants' in drive for jobs and technological autonomy
A five-year plan issued by ten central agencies will channel research programs, bank credit, market financing and long-term capital toward specialized small firms, with measurable 2030 targets.
Africa
US development agency prioritizes Moroccan energy, minerals and infrastructure projects
USTDA has identified energy, critical minerals, digital infrastructure and transport as priorities while its Morocco grant portfolio approaches $25 million.
Europe
EU industrial defenses strain ties with Switzerland, Norway and other close partners
Subsidies, safeguards and local-content preferences designed for competition with China and the United States are also catching European economies deeply integrated with the single market.
China
Wang Yi urges removal of obstacles before expected Trump-Xi summit
Beijing called for a positive agenda and controlled differences as reciprocal trade restrictions test the fragile truce reached by the two presidents in May.
Brazil
US funding clears path for acquisition of Brazil's Serra Verde rare-earth mine
USA Rare Earth secured $1.5 billion to buy Brazil's only operating rare-earth mine, including $750 million from the US government and a five-year supply commitment.
China
Indonesia and China deepen defense, energy and technology cooperation
Jakarta and Beijing agreed on joint exercises, a munitions factory and wider food, energy, minerals and satellite projects while Indonesia preserves formal nonalignment.
Asia
Southeast Asia's Innovation Gap Is Now an Efficiency Problem
Five Southeast Asian economies have expanded innovation plans, but rankings and efficiency ratios show a persistent divide between inputs and usable outputs.
China
China's Q2 Slowdown Deepens the Export-Imbalance Puzzle
Growth slowed to 4.3 percent in Q2 2026 as investment and consumption weakened, while exports remained the main support for activity.