World : China Mulls Revisions To Gold Import, Export Regulations

China Retaliates Against US With Defense Company Sanctions

China has imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. companies, including two involved in rare earth mining, in retaliation for the Pentagon adding Chinese tech giants to its watch list of military-linked firms. The controls prohibit the export of dual-use items to the American firms and apply to goods of Chinese origin held by entities and persons in other countries, China's Commerce Ministry said on Monday...

China proposes new amendments to Gold import, export regulations

China proposes new amendments to Gold import, export regulations

Business : Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

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Exportation de l’or : le président Doumbouya impose le raffinage local obligatoire préalable

Le président Mamadi Doumbouya a signé ce mercredi 8 juillet 2026 un décret portant réglementation de l’exportation de l’or raffiné. Ce texte introduit une réforme majeure de la filière aurifère en rendant obligatoire le raffinage local de tout l’or produit en Guinée avant son exportation. Selon le décret, lu sur la Radio Télévision Guinéenne (RTG) []

China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List

China has imposed new export controls on 10 U.S. entities, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, in retaliation for recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies. The move blocks Chinese exports of dual-use goods to the targeted firms and marks the latest escalation in the technology and trade dispute between the world’s [] The post China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

China imposes fresh sanctions on 56 US firms

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China has imposed fresh export restrictions on 56 US companies, including rare earth producers and defense-related firms, retaliating against Washington's recent decision to blacklist several major Chinese firms.

South Africa : Rand Refinery bets on artisanal gold from Tanzania and Ghana, but not at home

At a conference on sustainable gold and its traceability held by the World Gold Council and the London Bullion Market [...]

China Restricts Exports to American Defense Firms as Retaliation Against US Sanctions

On June 22, Beijing imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. companies linked to the American military, in what was seen as a retaliation for recent Washington sanctions. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, 10 companies will be denied exports of “dual-use” goods—items with both civilian and military applications—from Chinese firms. The Associated Press (AP) reported that []

Industri durian boleh ‘gulung tikar’

RAUB: Seluruh ekosistem industri durian negara boleh ‘gulung tikar’ sekiranya pa­sa­ran eksport utama iaitu ke China terjejas. Sehubungan itu, tiada ca­ra lain buat pekebun durian negara melainkan mereka perlu mengikut standard pengeks­portan durian yang telah ditetapkan China walaupun ia dilihat membebankan. Pengeksport Kilang Bungkusan Buah Durian, Brandon Quah, 46, berkata, memang pelbagai syarat ketat dikenakan ... Read more The post Industri durian boleh ‘gulung tikar’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

China's Gold Imports Hit Multi-Year High as Investment Demand Strengthens

China's gold imports surged to approximately 163 tonnes in May 2026, marking the highest monthly level since March 2024, according to the latest Chinese customs data. As a result, total gold imports during the first five months of the year reached around 692 tonnes, representing a 76 year-on-year increase, highlighting the renewed momentum in the world's largest gold market.

China imposes export controls on two U.S. rare earth producers, citing ‘national security’

China added two rare earth producers in the United States to its export control list on Monday. In a statement, China’s Commerce Ministry said the controls against MP Materials Corp. and USA Rare Earth Inc. are necessary to “safeguard national security and interests,” Bloomberg reported. The companies are now forbidden from importing Chinese goods that []...Click to read more

China targets US rare earth miners as Pentagon faces restocking rush

China put two US rare earth miners on its export control list, along with eight technology companies, in response to the US Department of Defence blacklisting Chinese businesses for their alleged ties to the People’s Liberation Army. MP Materials and USA Rare Earth will both be banned from buying Chinese exports with dual civilian and military uses, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. Motor maker Aveox and drone companies Red Cat and Teal Drones were among the other companies included in...

China slaps sanctions on 10 US companies in retaliation for blacklist of Chinese firms

China has slapped export controls on 10 United States companies involved in defence and rare earths mining. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said this in a statement on Monday. The ministry stressed that the sanction is in response to Washington’s blacklist of Chinese firms. This followed US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, seeking to stabilise [] China slaps sanctions on 10 US companies in retaliation for blacklist of Chinese firms

China restricts exports to US defense firms

China added 10 companies to its export control list on Monday, blocking its exporters from selling any dual-use items to U.S. defense firms. The items range from drones to robotic hardware and swarm software used primarily for defense and national security operations in addition to some non-military functions. “Exporters are prohibited from exporting dual-use items...

India's higher gold import duty could cut demand by up to 60 tonnes in 2026: WGC

India's decision to raise the effective gold import duty from 6 to 15 could reduce the country's gold demand by 50-60 tonnes in 2026, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). While higher prices may weigh on jewellery and investment demand, the industry body believes strong structural factors will continue to support gold over the long term.

North Korean dried seafood and produce flow into China as luggage checks ease

The year 2026 has brought a noticeable shift in how Chinese customs officials treat travelers crossing the border from North Korea, with sources reporting a marked easing in inspections of personal luggage. As a result, small quantities of North Korean dried seafood, produce and processed foods are once again flowing into China, reviving informal trade []

The missing half of Trump’s AI strategy

China in late June added 10 U.S. companies to its export control list and barred government procurement from nearly 50 American firms, its latest response in the growing technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The move came after the Pentagon blacklisted dozens of Chinese companies with alleged ties to China’s military. Neither side should be []

Gold traders seek tax safeguards to boost trust in new Gold Monetization Scheme

Association highlights potential to mobilise idle household gold and cut imports through simplified procedures

Gold Fields: Where Long-Term Buyers Could Step In, A Gold-Industry Value

Gold Fields: Where Long-Term Buyers Could Step In, A Gold-Industry Value

China Places Two US Rare Earths Producers on Export Control List

China has imposed export controls on two US rare earth producers that are part of Washington’s effort to establish alternative supply chains for minerals critical to advanced manufacturing and defense.

China imposes export ban on 10 U.S. companies

China's Ministry of Commerce has added 10 U.S. companies to its export control list, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests as well as fulfill international non-proliferation obligations.

China is rewriting e-commerce law to tighten platform rules at home and shield its companies abroad

China released draft amendments to its e-commerce law on Saturday, proposing 20 provisions that would expand the law’s reach beyond platforms and merchants to cover a wider range of participants in the digital economy. The proposal, jointly issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce, is open for public consultation until 4 [] This story continues at The Next Web

Exporting apples requires local government's endorsement

Manma (Kalikot), July 11: The Tilagufa Municipality in Kalikot has made it mandatory for anyone willing to export apples...

China’s New Investment Regulations Block Strategic Technology Transfer 

By adding legal backup to state control of Chinese private companies, Decree No. 837 affects any country receiving their investments. This regulation matters well beyond China itself.

Jewellers may be louped in for idle gold mobilisation

The government is exploring a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme, aiming to involve jewellers for the first time to tap into the vast amount of household gold. This initiative seeks to reduce India's reliance on imported bullion, especially with gold prices and import duties impacting jewellery demand. Discussions involving ministers, the RBI, banks, and industry representatives are underway, with an announcement anticipated before the festive season.

China Flexes Its Rare-Earth Muscle—Again 

New export restrictions underscore Beijing’s supply chain grip in ongoing tensions with Washington.

GoldBod moves to align gold trading with international standards

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged licensed gold traders in a bid to improve operational standards and promote greater transparency within Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining trade. The discussions focused on measures designed to ensure that gold trading activities comply with international best practices while protecting value across the entire supply chain, from []

Why are Egypt’s gold coins and bars vanishing? Expert explains

Gold and jewelry industry expert and former advisor to the Supply Minister on gold industry affairs, Nagy Farag, said that the noticeable increase in demand for gold coins and bars reflects a growing awareness of gold’s importance as an investment tool and a means of preserving savings. During an interview with Extra News channel on The post Why are Egypt’s gold coins and bars vanishing? Expert explains appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Travelling to China? See the 7 items Nigerians and other visitors must not bring into the country in 2026

Chinese authorities have released an official list of seven items that travellers, including Nigerians, are prohibited from bringing into the country in 2026.

The Mineral Bill Comes Due in 2028

The Trump administration is pushing hard to boost rare earth mineral production and imports, but it won't be able to be independent of Chinese supplies any time soon. The post The Mineral Bill Comes Due in 2028 appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.

14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal.