US-China trade

As major Chinese tech firms expand production in the South-east Asian country, its supply chain depth is improving but still limited

Efforts to spur critical minerals development and processing come before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Washington in September  

The move is aimed at protecting domestic polysilicon makers from Chinese competition

Sales of drones, their key components and related technologies will be subject to “strict case-by-case review”

Polysilicon, an ultra-pure form of silicon, sits at the start of the semiconductor and solar manufacturing supply chains

China accounts for roughly 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity

While security concerns are legitimate, American robotics companies rely on Chinese hardware

Nations can no longer take America’s good faith for granted, so they must seek security with one another

Customs data show shipments stabilising in 2026, but still well below levels seen before curbs were introduced