Bütikofer: China becomes an importer of rare earths
There are 17 chemical elements. No cell phone can do without it. China came into conflict with Europe over the rare earths. DW spoke to Reinhard Bütikofer. In the EU Parliament he is responsible for energy issues. DW: Mr. Bütikofer, the raw material dispute with China came to a head a few months ago. The EU, together with the USA and [...]
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China is using its quasi-monopoly to stop production of rare earths
The global economy's hunger for rare earths is great. And yet the prices for the coveted raw materials that are used in cell phones and computers have been falling for some time. China countered with a production stop - which is now being extended. Manganese nodule - looks more like potato than metal. It lies on the ocean floor [...]
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Rare earth: China's exports drop to 10 annual low
Frankfurt (BoerseGo.de) - According to a newspaper report, Chinese exports of rare earths could fall to a 10-year low this year. Commerzbank reported in “TagesInfo Rohstoffe” about an article in the Chinese newspaper “China Daily”, according to which 12.000 tonnes of rare earths are to be exported this year, which is less than in ten years. [...]
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China relies on high-tech cars for more market share
Inexpensive and good: China relies on high-tech cars for more market share 09.07.2012/2009/XNUMX - China is now the largest car market in the world. The competition between the country's automakers and multinationals in the Chinese market has grown fierce. In the past year, the market share of Chinese cars has shrunk. The industry is concerned. In XNUMX, China [...]
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There are delays in the Rare Earth Joint Program between China and the Philippines
There are delays in the joint program between China and the Philippines 20.06.2012 Düsseldorf Institute for Rare Earths and Metals - The Philippine government confirmed that the planned rare earth research program in cooperation with China will probably not be initiated in 2012. In an interview with the local media, the director said [...]
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China is considering rare earth reserves for price stabilization
China is considering Rare Earth Reserve to stabilize prices 14.06.2012/XNUMX/XNUMX Institute for Rare Earths and Metals - China caught the attention of investors earlier this month by announcing that it was considering the introduction of a national reserve to stabilize rare earth prices. In a further announcement, the government confirmed the eventual introduction of a new [...]
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Sustainable development of China "facing major challenges"
China's Sustainable Development “Facing Big Challenges” 04.06.2012/XNUMX/XNUMX - China's sustainable development is facing major challenges, ranging from a fragile natural environment to scarce resources, senior Chinese officials said ahead of the United Nations Conference in Rio de Janeiro for Sustainable development. In a national report published on Friday, […]
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US import tariffs on Chinese solar systems "unreasonable"
US import tariffs on Chinese solar power systems “inappropriate” May 21.05.2012, XNUMX - On Friday, China rejected a US anti-dumping decision against Chinese solar power systems as “unfair” and “inappropriate”. Chinese manufacturers said higher import tariffs could slow clean energy promotion. Shen Danyang, the spokesman for the Department of Commerce, condemned the US measures as trade protectionism. "The deliberately provoked friction in trading in the clean energy sector [...]
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China grants additional exports of rare earths
China grants additional exports of rare earths 18.05.2012/10.680/XNUMX - The Ministry of Commerce announced this week that it will increase its export quotas for rare earths. China controls almost the entire world production of rare earths, which are mainly required for the manufacture of electrical appliances. As the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday, the export quotas for rare earths are to be increased by XNUMX tons [...]
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The German public deals intensively with China - exclusive
The German public is dealing intensively with China - exclusive Frank Hartmann, head of the press department of the German Embassy in Beijing, spoke to China.org.cn about the Chancellor's most recent visit to China and about German-Chinese cooperation in the areas of business, media and Culture. China.org.cn: Chancellor Angela Merkel was on a three-day visit to [...] the week before last.
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