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Latest posts Latest posts 2.50pm The US and China thrashed out their trade fight for 20 hours. Here's what they agreed to By Lisa Visentin US officials said Chinese restrictions on the export of critical rare earth minerals and magnets had been resolved under a preliminary deal to resurrect a fragile trade truce struck in Geneva last month. Emerging from two days of intense discussions in London, US and Chinese negotiators said they had reached a new framework committing to the original trade deal struck on May 12, which almost unravelled in a dispute over China's export curbs on rare earths and US controls on technology sales. The new agreement still needs to be signed off by both US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both sides offered few concrete details about what had been brokered over almost 20 hours of discussions. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the framework would put 'meat on the bones' of the original deal, and that the dispute over rare earths would be resolved as a 'fundamental' part of the new agreement. 2.30pm EU top diplomat calls for end of 'human suffering' in Palestine By Hannah Hammoud European Union ambassador to Australia Gabriele Visentin reaffirmed the EU's long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during an address at the National Press Club today. Responding to questions about Australia's recent sanctions and travel bans on Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich – imposed over accusations of their incitement of extremist violence and serious abuses against Palestinians – Visentin said it was important that Palestinians were afforded a 'dignified life'. 'Any effort leading to a relief of the human suffering of the Palestinian population is welcome,' Visentin said. Loading 'The EU position is that humanitarian aid should be allowed in, and help to overcome the current dire situation of the Palestinian population has to be solved.' Visentin went on to say the EU continues to work on, and 'insist upon' a long-term and lasting two-state solution. 'We have to consider the absolute right of Israel not only to exist, but to defend itself from terrorism, but we also have to guarantee a dignified life to the Palestinians,' he said.
The Age
29-05-2025
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- The Age
In the Chinese border town of Manzhouli, trade with Russia is booming
North Asia Correspondent Lisa Visentin visited the Chinese border town of Manzhouli, the country's largest land port, which has become a critical trade lifeline for Russia as it wages war in Ukraine.
Sydney Morning Herald
29-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
In the Chinese border town of Manzhouli, trade with Russia is booming
North Asia Correspondent Lisa Visentin visited the Chinese border town of Manzhouli, the country's largest land port, which has become a critical trade lifeline for Russia as it wages war in Ukraine.
