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Chinese customs authorities have stepped up checks on indium shipments, requesting details on end-customers and their locations. The metal is used in high-speed AI chips and LCD displays.
SemaforAfrican countries imported more than 44,000 electric vehicles from China in 2025, up from more than 19,000 in 2024, according to China’s commerce ministry. A third of the 2025 imports went to Ethiopia, which banned gas- and diesel-fueled vehicles the previous year. EV adoption is…
supchina.comA senior energy analyst linked the recent increase in China's clean technology exports to countries seeking to mitigate risks from fossil fuel price swings caused by the Iran War. The analyst highlighted differences between dependence on Gulf oil and Chinese clean tech. Separatel…
cnbc.comThe ongoing conflict in Iran, sparked by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in late February, has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. This has caused oil prices to exceed $107 per barrel for Brent crude and $96 for U.S. oil, wh…
South China Morning PostA Belgian freight airport has received over 4 million small parcels from China daily since the start of 2026, overwhelming its customs team of 80 members. The top customs official stated that the increase stems from diversions due to U.S. and European policy changes. Proposed fee…