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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer

China's initiative to eliminate tariffs for African countries is reframing the economic partnership dynamics between Africa and traditional Western powers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Trump establishes 'Tech Corps' to promote American artificial intelligence abroad (video)

The U.S. is launching a 'Tech Corps' initiative aimed at extending its influence in artificial intelligence globally, particularly in response to competition with China.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

CNN: According to US intelligence agencies, China is secretly testing a new generation of nuclear weapons

US intelligence agencies report that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one secret explosive test as part of a broader initiative to enhance its nuclear arsenal technologically.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Buy European" is gaining more and more support. But there are questions

The "Buy European" initiative is set to strengthen the EU's industrial base in response to competition from China and U.S. tariffs, with a new preference rule expected to be published on February 26.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Chinese Money Courting Africa Again - With Generous Help from Donald Trump

The recent African Union summit in Ethiopia highlighted the country's strong ties to Chinese economic influence, particularly through funding for significant projects like the African CDC.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Great Nicobar Project is India's future 'Singapore' and also a response to China

India's National Green Tribunal has approved the Great Nicobar Project, which is the country's largest infrastructure initiative, stirring political and environmental debates.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government promotes the defense industry, AI summit, Ford wants cooperation with China

The Polish government is actively promoting its defense industry with a significant export initiative leading into 2030, while also highlighting developments in artificial intelligence at an international summit.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump's $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is 'one crisis away'

President Trump's $12 billion initiative, known as 'Project Vault', seeks to bolster the US supply of rare earth elements to reduce reliance on China.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

China-Xinjiang: Leap in Foreign Trade for the 4th Consecutive Year

Xinjiang's foreign trade reached 520.37 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a significant growth rate, the highest in the country.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Chinese Hands on Global Resources: Here is Xi's Strategy

China's recent strategy under Xi Jinping has involved a significant expansion into global natural resource markets through the Belt and Road Initiative.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

The CIA makes a new effort to recruit Chinese military officials as informants

The CIA has launched a new initiative to recruit disillusioned Chinese military officials through a public video targeting the Chinese Armed Forces.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

NATO launches Arctic security push as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

NATO has initiated a new security initiative named 'Arctic Sentry' to bolster defense in the Arctic amid rising military activity from Russia and growing interest from China, coinciding with President Trump's commentary on acquiring Greenland.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

NATO activates an ambitious military plan in the Arctic and Russia raises tensions with a stern warning

NATO has launched a new military initiative named Arctic Sentinel to enhance its presence and defensive capabilities in the Arctic region amid rising strategic tensions with Russia and China.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Resolving the Greenland Dispute: NATO to Increase Activity in Arctic Regions

NATO plans to enhance its presence in Arctic regions through a new initiative, Arctic Sentry, in response to growing military activities by Russia and interests from China.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Volt Project: The US Strategic Reserve for Critical Minerals

The Volt Project is a US government initiative established in early February 2026 aimed at creating a strategic reserve of critical minerals to protect the economy and national security from global supply chain disruptions and reduce dependency on China.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Modi's 'Bet': From Made in China to Made in India

The article discusses how India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reshaping global trade dynamics with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and the Production Linked Incentive program.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The EU is unclear on 'Buy European' to respond to Trump and China

The EU struggles to define its 'Buy European' initiative as a response to Trump's policies and China's trade practices, emphasizing the need for European competitiveness.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Trumpโ€™s South America threats fizzle as Chinaโ€™s trade surges, powered by Peru port

China's trade in South America is rapidly increasing, driven by the opening of Peru's Chancay port, despite diminishing threats from Trump.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

US defends new minerals alliance, rejecting claims it targets China

A senior US official stated that the new critical minerals initiative is focused on supply chain security rather than targeting China, amid allegations from Beijing.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

On the Initiative of the US Government: A Resource Cartel of the Willing

The US plans to create a resource cartel with allies, including Germany, to counter China's dominance in critical materials and implement trade rules to secure supply chains.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Critical Minerals Summit in Washington: What Should Be Remembered for the DRC?

A critical minerals summit took place in Washington aiming to compete with China and ensure supply chains as the U.S. plans a $12 billion initiative for mineral reserves.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Struggle for Raw Materials: How the USA Secures Resources in Latin America

The USA, through its newly announced raw materials initiative FORGE, aims to create a bloc against China, focusing on securing resources from Latin American countries.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

America Gathers Allies to Dismantle China's Control Over Minerals

The United States has launched an initiative to create a trade zone for critical minerals in order to reduce China's dominance in the sector, hosting a ministerial meeting with allies including the UK, EU, Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

EU intensifies raw materials initiative to reduce dependence on China

Italy, France, and Germany are set to lead the EU's efforts to strengthen access to critical minerals to lessen the union's reliance on China.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Transatlanticist on Raw Material Policy: 'It is good that the EU is at the table'

Stormy-Annika Mildner, director of the Aspen Institute Germany, discusses the importance of EU participation in a U.S.-led initiative to curb China's dominance in rare earth processing.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA creates a new federal reserve. It is about rare earth metals

The U.S. is significantly reducing its dependence on Chinese rare earth metals and critical minerals through a new initiative called Project Vault, which combines private capital with a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Trump administration to unveil $12 billion push to curb Chinaโ€™s grip on critical minerals

The Trump administration is launching a $12 billion initiative, known as Project Vault, to reduce US dependence on China for critical minerals essential for high-tech manufacturing.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Trump: Creating a $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals โ€“ Targeting China

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing an initiative to create a strategic stockpile of critical minerals with an initial fund of $12 billion to counter what policymakers view as price manipulation by China.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

White House says Biden decision to scrap China Initiative flawed

The White House's top science adviser criticized the Biden administration's decision to discontinue the China Initiative, claiming it could be damaging to efforts against economic espionage from Beijing.

Jan 14 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Zheng Yongnian on Trump, Venezuela and why China doesnโ€™t want โ€˜a separate kitchenโ€™

Political scientist Zheng Yongnian discusses the Western-led global order, China's Belt and Road Initiative, and its strategic foreign policy choices in a recent interview.

Jan 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Russia, Iran and China Together in Naval Exercise. It is Called "Desire for Peace"

Russia, Iran, and China have begun a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters, aimed at ensuring maritime security in the context of the BRICS Plus initiative.

Jan 10 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

US House lawmakers abandon bid to bring back controversial China Initiative

US House lawmakers have decided against reinstating the China Initiative, which advocacy groups argue unfairly targeted Chinese-American researchers.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance in the sector

China aims to expand its high-speed rail network by 19% by 2030 as part of a broader infrastructure initiative to enhance nationwide connectivity.

Jan 5 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chinese rocket firm LandSpace moves closer to US$1 billion IPO in Shanghai

LandSpace, a Chinese rocket company, is nearing a US$1 billion IPO in Shanghai, marking a significant step for pre-revenue rocket companies in China's space development initiative.

Jan 1 โ€ข 06:30 UTC

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