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1. US and China begin crunch trade talks in London amid simmering tensions
Top economic officials from China and the United States have kick-started a crucial round of trade talks in London, as the world watches closely to see if the two sides can agree to roll back their “chokehold” controls over critical minerals and advanced technologies.
2. Beyond 1s and 0s: China starts mass production of world’s first non-binary AI chip
China has initiated the world’s first large-scale application of non-binary AI chips, integrating its proprietary hybrid computing technology into critical sectors including aviation and industrial systems.
3. Ahead of US-China talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May shows leverage in action
In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior.