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Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?
3 days, 16 hours ago

Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?

Al Jazeera  

The tech giant has been accused of sourcing conflict minerals from sub-Saharan Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed criminal complaints against tech giant Apple’s subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of “conflict minerals” in their supply chains. Lawyers representing the Central African country, claimed in a statement this week that Apple’s subsidiaries in Europe are …

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Riding the Trend of the Times with A Strong Sense of Responsibility
5 days, 16 hours ago

Riding the Trend of the Times with A Strong Sense of Responsibility

China Daily  

The Great Hall of the People in Beijing. In the course of 2024, China and Brazil have announced joint efforts to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet, demonstrating their sense of responsibility as two emerging countries; China and Serbia have launched efforts to build a China-Serbia community with …

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Interview: China crucial to sustainable global supply chains, says industry insider
1 week, 4 days ago

Interview: China crucial to sustainable global supply chains, says industry insider

China Daily  

Interview: China crucial to sustainable global supply chains, says industry insider Xinhua Updated: Dec 12, 2024 A worker operates a shoemaking production line in Wuchuan, Guangdong province. GENEVA, Dec 11 -- Chinese manufacturers, accounting for over a quarter of global manufacturing output, can play a vital role in creating a sustainable global supply chain, an industry insider has said. Seeking …

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‘Inflation, geopolitics key global economic hurdles’: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Inflation, geopolitics key global economic hurdles’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The world’s immediate priority for this decade should be the restoration of normalcy to stem rising inflation, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, listing equitable solutions for climate change, prudent debt management, industry-led skilling of youth, and coexistence of big and small firms as other decadal challenges for the global community. Detailing her priorities for a …

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Need to blend commercial considerations with economic priorities, strategic needs: Sitharaman
1 week, 5 days ago

Need to blend commercial considerations with economic priorities, strategic needs: Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday stressed that India Inc.’s commercial considerations should blend with the economy, nation’s priorities and strategic needs. Asking the industry to “realign and reset” itself based on the lessons learnt in the last decade, Ms. Sitharaman said the supply chains should be widespread lest geopolitical risks disrupt it. “Economic and commercial considerations today will have …

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Industry should realign itself keeping political, strategic policies in mind: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 week, 5 days ago

Industry should realign itself keeping political, strategic policies in mind: Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 11 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the industry will have to realign its policies keeping in mind political and strategic decisions of the country. Sitharaman said the economy has to "clawback" more to regain its strength after the Covid pandemic and any skirmish or war will impact the supply chains and food value chains. Talking …

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Defender of global trade stability
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2 weeks ago

Defender of global trade stability

China Daily  

China is countering destabilizing forces and the weaponizing of trade relationships China is a strong defender of global trade stability, countering destabilizing forces with support for global mechanisms and innovative domestic policies. At a high level, these open trade mechanisms include APEC, the G20, the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other trade agreements operating within the …

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Defender of global trade stability
Top News
2 weeks ago

Defender of global trade stability

China Daily  

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY China is a strong defender of global trade stability, countering destabilizing forces with support for global mechanisms and innovative domestic policies. At a high level, these open trade mechanisms include APEC, the G20, the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other trade agreements operating within the framework that supports global trade. In terms …

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Defender of global trade stability
Top News
2 weeks ago

Defender of global trade stability

China Daily  

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY China is a strong defender of global trade stability, countering destabilizing forces with support for global mechanisms and innovative domestic policies. At a high level, these open trade mechanisms include APEC, the G20, the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other trade agreements operating within the framework that supports global trade. In terms …

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Defender of global trade stability
Top News
2 weeks ago

Defender of global trade stability

China Daily  

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY China is a strong defender of global trade stability, countering destabilizing forces with support for global mechanisms and innovative domestic policies. At a high level, these open trade mechanisms include APEC, the G20, the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other trade agreements operating within the framework that supports global trade. In terms …

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Defender of global trade stability
Top News
2 weeks ago

Defender of global trade stability

China Daily  

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY China is a strong defender of global trade stability, countering destabilizing forces with support for global mechanisms and innovative domestic policies. At a high level, these open trade mechanisms include APEC, the G20, the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other trade agreements operating within the framework that supports global trade. In terms …

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China fights back against US' new chip restrictions, blocks export of key minerals needed in chipmaking
2 weeks, 5 days ago

China fights back against US' new chip restrictions, blocks export of key minerals needed in chipmaking

Firstpost  

Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the restrictions, effective immediately, targeting gallium, germanium, antimony, and other key materials. It accused Washington of weaponising trade under the guise of national security China’s decision to block mineral shipments highlights its willingness to leverage its dominance in critical resources, as the country produces 98 per cent of the world’s gallium and 60 per cent …

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Strengthening India's clean energy supply chains
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Strengthening India's clean energy supply chains

Hindustan Times  

This report provides an in-depth analysis of India’s potential as a global manufacturing hub for the clean energy sector while addressing challenges such as intense competition and market uncertainties. Indigenising clean energy manufacturing is strategically crucial for establishing the foundation for a future green economy and positioning India as a competitive global player. Moreover, by capitalising on a fragmenting global …

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China to respond to Trump's 'tariff war' with 'supply chain war'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China to respond to Trump's 'tariff war' with 'supply chain war'

Firstpost  

China is expected to use its dominant position in supply chains to respond forcefully with a ‘supply chain war’ to ’tariff war’ that US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to wage on China US President-elect Donald Trump waves next to Chinese President Xi Jinping after attending a business event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November …

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Xiamen enterprises showcase innovations at 2nd China Intl Supply Chain Expo
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Xiamen enterprises showcase innovations at 2nd China Intl Supply Chain Expo

China Daily  

The booth of ITG Holding Group and XINDECO. The second China International Supply Chain Expo opened in Beijing on Nov 27. Six Xiamen companies showcased their latest developments in comprehensive supply chain services and advanced manufacturing chains, highlighting Xiamen's core strength as a national hub for supply chain development. In the supply chain service exhibition area, Xiamen-based companies such as …

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Li calls for stable supply chains
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Li calls for stable supply chains

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang poses for a photo with the representatives of attendees of the second China International Supply Chain Expo before a symposium in Beijing on Monday. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for opposing all forms of decoupling and firmly upholding stable and unimpeded global industrial and supply chains. He said that over the past few …

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Efforts made to make supply chains greener
4 weeks ago

Efforts made to make supply chains greener

China Daily  

Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. Stressing the importance of the disclosure of carbon emission information in fostering green supply chains, they maintain that China's extensive experience in its successful air pollution control initiatives, where information disclosure played a crucial role, offers valuable insights for …

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What to expect from upcoming supply chain expo in Beijing
4 weeks ago

What to expect from upcoming supply chain expo in Beijing

China Daily  

This photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows the venue of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. As the world's first national-level exhibition focusing on supply chains, the expo will gather industry leaders and experts from around the world and help promote global cooperation in industrial and supply chains. The 2024 expo will introduce a new exhibition area …

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Ripple effects of US policy on Chinese trade
1 month ago

Ripple effects of US policy on Chinese trade

Hindustan Times  

The United States ’s firm stance on Chinese products has become a cornerstone of its economic strategy, transcending party lines and administrations. As the world’s two largest economies clash, the consequences ripple through global markets, affecting supply chains, trade relationships, and economic growth worldwide. This bipartisan approach reflects a broader recalibration of the US's economic relationship with China, aiming to …

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Southeast Asia’s Semiconductor Play
1 month ago

Southeast Asia’s Semiconductor Play

The Diplomat  

In September 2009 Temasek Holdings, one of Singapore’s state-run investment funds, divested its 62 percent stake in a company called Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing. Given the existing IC assembly and testing infrastructure, Southeast Asia could be primed to play an important role in de-risking global semiconductor supply chains. From 2018 to 2021, Thailand averaged $10.5 billion in chip exports, about 1 …

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US to Keep Africa-Friendly Policy: White House Adviser
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US to Keep Africa-Friendly Policy: White House Adviser

Bloomberg  

00:00 What's unique about working in Africa from a U.S. perspective, from the U.S. private sector perspective, is actually the bipartisan approach to trade and investment on the continent that we've seen over the last decade emerge. Really, I think the restart in US Africa relations really started in around 2014, thereabouts, when you had the first African Leadership Summit. …

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African Global Power Dynamics at Crossroads | Africa Amplified 11/01/2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

African Global Power Dynamics at Crossroads | Africa Amplified 11/01/2024

Bloomberg  

00:00 Hello and welcome to Africa, amplified at Bloomberg's monthly show, bringing the continent's biggest stories to the world. I mean, is there anything that could potentially change Google's commitment to the continent, say, the US election? And that's the opportunity I think, geopolitically for Africa right now, is to harness this technology and think about the route for entrepreneurs …

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Security First, Efficiency Later: Shifting Sands in Global Supply Chains
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Security First, Efficiency Later: Shifting Sands in Global Supply Chains

The Hindu  

Global supply chains are shifting towards security as concerns about Chinese involvement in the supply chain have emerged following the Israeli supply chain attack. The U.S. proposed rules on connected vehicle systems are intended to prevent the sale of these components in the U.S., while the Israeli attack highlighted the vulnerability of products with advanced technologies embedded in them. This …

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India, US sign MoU on critical minerals cooperation to reduce dependence on China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India, US sign MoU on critical minerals cooperation to reduce dependence on China

Hindustan Times  

India and the United States on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding to expand and diversify the critical minerals supply chain, with an aim to reduce dependence on China, during a bilateral commercial dialogue in Washington DC. A US commerce department release said the MoU was aimed at “leveraging” the complementary strength of both countries to ensure greater resilience in …

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