China is tightening its grip on critical mineral exports by implementing stricter licensing procedures, impacting global supply chains and driving up prices. The export control list includes at least 16 minerals, with recent additions of rare earths as retaliation against U.S. tariffs. Obtaining a »»»

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for persecuting mainland spouses in Taiwan, calling their actions "inhumane." Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made»»»