Plunging 2,000 feet underground for a critical mineral — graphite

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One of Sri Lanka's oldest mines holds valuable deposits of graphite, a critical mineral that makes up the largest part of EV batteries. But even though the country produces the world's purest form, experts say Sri Lanka isn't a global competitor.

China is reportedly scrubbing the internet of negative coverage of its economy

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Multiple reports said Chinese authorities are scrubbing the internet of negative economic coverage.

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China's chances of staging an economic rebound this year look slim

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Chinese President Xi Jingping walking across a tightrope across fire while holding a small Chinese flag on a dark-red-to-bright-red background.
Wall Street strategists and investors remain cautious on China for the year ahead, and the long-awaited post-pandemic rebound still hasn't materialized.

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Tesla is upgrading its Model Y's self-driving features in China amid fierce competition from BYD

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In China, the Model Y now comes with the most advanced set of Tesla's autonomous features, per CNBC.

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Elon Musk might be right. Chinese EV firms could 'demolish' their US rivals.

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Elon Musk speaks at the site of Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory in 2019.

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A pigeon detained for 8 months on suspicion of spying for China has finally been set free

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The pigeon was detained in Mumbai on suspicion of being a spy bird.
The pigeon was detained in Mumbai on suspicion of being a spy bird.

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The US must stop Russia, or China will learn that it pays to use force against America's interests, NATO chief says

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China's leader Xi Jinping (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right).
China's leader Xi Jinping (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right).

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Chinese hackers are preparing to 'wreak havoc' on US electrical grids, water treatment plants, and oil and gas pipelines: FBI director

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FBI Director Christopher Wray on Capitol Hill on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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China is stepping up to save its economy this year, but the data just doesn't seem to be getting much better

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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We won't meddle in the 2024 election, China's Xi Jinping told Biden: report

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US President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' week in Woodside, California on November 15, 2023.
US President Joe Biden greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' week in Woodside, California on November 15, 2023.

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