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China tightens export controls on 10 U.S. defence and rare earth firms
China has blocked exports of dual-use items to 10 companies, including U.S. rare earth producers, widening the U.S.-China technology rivalry into critical mineral supply chains. The move, announced by China’s commerce ministry, bars Chinese firms from exporting related items and restricts third-country transfers of Chinese dual-use goods to the listed companies. The sanctions include MP Materials and USA Rare Earths, raising worries over supplies needed for AI infrastructure and semiconductors.
AI & Enterprise
Microsoft expands GPT model supply to Chinese big tech, OpenAI workaround supply chain emerges
Microsoft is supplying GPT models to major Chinese technology companies through Azure, while OpenAI and Anthropic avoid direct entry into China. Chinese groups including ByteDance, Ant Group and Tencent use the service, as demand and Microsoft’s China AI revenue rise. The arrangement also raises concerns about model distillation and controls. Anthropic remains more conservative, while cost pressures are boosting interest in Chinese AI models in the United States.
Crypto
Three stocks in focus after Trump\'s China visit amid tariff-cut hopes
Expectations of easing U.S.-China trade tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China have put Boeing, Archer-Daniels-Midland and Qualcomm in focus as potential beneficiaries. A framework was discussed for aircraft orders, expanded Chinese purchases of U.S. farm products and mutual tariff cuts on about $30 billion of goods. Boeing confirmed an initial order for 200 aircraft, while the White House confirmed annual farm purchases and Qualcomm is seen benefiting from tariff stability.