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• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth due to the rapid adoption of industrial automation in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea, which are at the forefront of robotics development. ReAnIn
• [New] Easing China's restrictions on rare earth minerals and magnets could stabilize supply chains for industries like electronics, electric vehicles, and defence, where China controls 70-90% of global supply. Tekedia
• [New] China's near-monopoly on rare earth minerals gives it significant leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S., particularly amid escalating tariff threats. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] China's strict controls on the export of heat-resistant magnets made with rare earth minerals have exposed a major vulnerability in the U.S. military supply chain. Blue Delaware
• [New] China agreed to export rare earth minerals, and the U.S. will ease tech restrictions. The Economic Times
• [New] By 2060, the total installed capacity of wind and solar power in north-west China is expected to exceed 2,000 GW. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] The installed capacity of biomass power generation in China will increase from 27 GW in 2025 to 55 GW in 2030 and 65.51 GW in 2035, and then plateau. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] By 2025, China's installed capacity of solar power is projected to reach 550 GW (including 48.9% centralised and 51.1% distributed), while solar power output is expected to be about 516 billion kWh. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] By 2025, the installed capacity of wind power in China will reach 520 GW, including 492 GW onshore (454 GW of centralised wind power and 37.54 GW of distributed wind power) and 28.22 GW of offshore wind power, generating around 1.1 trillion kWh of electricity. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] China's total installed capacity and output of nuclear power are projected to reach 69.82 GW and 500 billion kWh by 2025, 100 GW and 700 billion kWh by 2030, and 200 GW and 1.4 trillion kWh by 2060 respectively. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] The Chinese government then defined the task of building a new electric power system and clearly stated that the combined installed capacity of wind and solar power will reach more than 1,200 GW by 2030, giving a clear timetable for the development of China's energy system of the future. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] To build a carbon-neutral China by 2060, total installed power capacity and power output will have to reach 8,500 GW and 17.8 trillion kWh, with renewable energy making up more than 90% and 80% respectively. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] By 2025, total installed power capacity in China is expected to reach 3,000 gigawatts, with the installed capacity and power output of renewables (including hydropower) accounting for 51% and 36% respectively. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] If China were to visibly deploy nuclear missiles or evacuate leadership, it could indicate a heightened state of alert. The World's Only Public Nuclear Threat Advisory System
• [New] If China suddenly surges its missile deployments or alerts its forces, the U.S. might assume worst-case intentions without any hotline discussion to clarify. The World's Only Public Nuclear Threat Advisory System
• [New] The United States must actively account for how China might interpret and respond to U.S. conventional strikes when planning its operations and be adequately prepared for dealing with Chinese nuclear first use. Rand Corporation
• [New] China continues to be identified as the greatest cyber threat to the United States, with Russia, Iran, and North Korea named. National Law Review
• [New] Asia-Pacific Growth: Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the coming years, fueled by rapid urbanization, increasing infrastructure investment, and growing awareness of sustainable construction practices in countries like China, India, and Japan. UnivDatos
• A discussion on trade policies could aim to reduce tariffs, enhance trade agreements, or address intellectual property concerns that have been a sticking point in U.S.-China relations. County Local News

Last updated: 14 June 2025