China has suspended its export ban on key technology metals to the United States, including gallium, germanium and antimony – materials vital for semiconductor and high-tech production – Beijing’s commerce ministry announced on Sunday.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may hold their first face-to-face since Trump’s return to office, with the APEC summit in South Korea the most likely stage. Trump has linked the meeting to a breakthrough on trade, while Xi has extended an invitation to Beijing, offering both sides a chance to ease mounting strains.