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Briefing: Mercedes May Deepen Ties With China On Future EVs

Strategic angle: A report from China claims the next-generation EV platform from Mercedes could use Geely's electronic and electrical architecture.

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Briefing: Southeast Asia is paying the environmental price of the rare earth boom

Strategic angle: The rare earth boom in Southeast Asia is leading to significant environmental challenges.

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Briefing: Hyundai’s First China-Built Model In Australia May Not Be The Last

Strategic angle: Changing production dynamics are prompting the automaker to reconsider where vehicles are built for Australia.

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Briefing: How Canada's embrace of Chinese EVs could scramble the American market

Strategic angle: Canada's shift towards Chinese electric vehicles may disrupt the U.S. automotive landscape.

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Briefing: Lincoln’s About To Fill A Corsair-Sized Hole With A Chinese SUV

Strategic angle: The Chinese Corsair appears to be destined for America as Lincoln increasingly relies on imports.

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Briefing: China overlooks Trump's demands for Hormuz strait, calls for all sides to de-escalate

Strategic angle: China urges a halt to military operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

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Australia’s Lynas inks US rare earth oxide supply deal

Lynas secures a significant contract to supply rare earth oxides to the US.

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Briefing: Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Strategic angle: Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says.

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Briefing: Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk

Strategic angle: Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited.

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Briefing: India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations

Strategic angle: New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran.

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Briefing: If Jeep And AMG Had A Baby In China, This Would Be It

Strategic angle: The headlights, grille, bumpers, wheel arches, and just about every inch of the off-roader's exterior looks like it's been borrowed from Western cars.

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Briefing: China urges US to correct 'erroneous ways' over trade probes ahead of Paris talks

Strategic angle: Beijing calls on Washington to amend its approach following new trade investigations.

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Briefing: Two Chinese Companies Join Hong Kong Listing Wave, Seek to Raise Almost $200M Combined

Strategic angle: Two Chinese firms are set to capitalize on the Hong Kong market, aiming to raise nearly $200 million through their listings.

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Briefing: Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi summit

Strategic angle: President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations

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Briefing: Japan, U.S. to cooperate regarding rare earth-rich mud off Japan coast

Strategic angle: Collaboration aims to enhance resource security and reduce dependence on foreign supplies.

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Briefing: China Cobalt Market Price & Cost Report

Strategic angle: Latest insights on cobalt pricing and market trends in China.

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Briefing: Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Unveils XIENCE Skypoint to Advance Cardiovascular Treatment in India

Strategic angle: Abbott Laboratories introduces a new product aimed at improving cardiovascular care in the Indian market.

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Briefing: The Magnet Makers - The Wire China

Strategic angle: Exploring the innovative processes behind magnet production in China.

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Briefing: 'Life is a miracle,' but learning from disasters isn't: Lessons from Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact and lessons learned from the catastrophic events in Japan.

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Briefing: A $103K Chinese Luxury Sedan Outsold The BMW 7, Panamera, And Maybach S-Class Combined

Strategic angle: Brands like Huawei's Maextro and Xiaomi are stealing Porsche's lunch money in China, but for how long?