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Hong Kong-Based China Labor Rights Group Closes Amid Financial Struggles

China Labor Bulletin, known for monitoring labor disputes and strikes across China, has announced its closure citing ongoing financial challenges.

By Jamal Robinson • June 13, 2025 2 MIN READ

Han Dongfang, founder of China Labor Bulletin, pictured in his Hong Kong office in 2024. The organization, which monitored labor unrest in China, announced its closure in June 2025.

JL Mag Rare-Earth Company’s main magnet production facility in Ganzhou recently received government approval to resume nonmilitary exports to markets including the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia.

China Navigates a Fine Line in U.S. Trade Negotiations Over Rare Earth Exports

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Lockheed Martin incorporates approximately 50 pounds of samarium-based magnets into each F-35 fighter jet, making it a major domestic consumer of the rare earth metal.

China’s Dominance Over Rare Earth Mineral Samarium Poses Strategic Risks for Western Defense

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Soldiers from Japan’s Seventh Regiment undergo physical training at Camp Katsuren in Okinawa last month.

Japan Strengthens Military Presence Amid Rising Regional Tensions

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow last month.

Inside Russia’s Spy Agency: Rising Suspicion Toward China Amid Warming Ties

A confidential Russian intelligence report reveals deep-rooted concerns within Russia’s security services about China’s espionage efforts, despite growing bilateral cooperation.

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Heavy rare earth metal mine located near Longnan in Jiangxi Province, south-central China, photographed in April.

China Gradually Increases Rare Earth Export Licenses Amid Global Supply Concerns

China has begun issuing additional export licenses for rare earth magnets, yet supply constraints persist, impacting manufacturing sectors across the West.

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President Trump meeting Xi Jinping in Japan in 2019 during his first term. The two leaders spoke by phone recently amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Xi Jinping Urges Trump to Curb Hardliners Threatening U.S.-China Trade Truce

In a recent phone call, China’s Xi Jinping appealed to President Trump to maintain steady leadership and resist pressure from hawkish elements that could jeopardize the fragile trade agreement between the two nations.

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New U.S. export controls on aerospace technology focus on China’s C919 jet, a Boeing 737-style aircraft that holds significant national importance for Beijing.

U.S. Restrictions Target China’s C919 Jet, a Symbol of National Ambition

After years of delays, China's C919 single-aisle airliner symbolizes Beijing's technological ambitions but remains reliant on Western aerospace components amid new U.S. export controls.

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Han Song, renowned science fiction writer, photographed in a former steel plant turned park in Beijing, March.

Chinese Sci-Fi Author Han Song's Stark Visions of the Future Prove Uncannily Accurate

For over 40 years, Han Song has explored how seemingly impossible futures can become reality. Recently, he has also shared updates about his personal health on social media.

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Bivo, a water bottle company in Richmond, Vermont, faces tariffs up to 47% on imported goods.

Small Businesses Face Significant Challenges Amid U.S.-China Tariff Adjustments

A Vermont-based water bottle company struggles to survive the financial strain caused by U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, despite recent tariff reductions.

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Han Song photographed in March at a repurposed steel factory turned leisure park in Beijing.

Han Song: China's Sci-Fi Visionary Confronts a Changing Nation and His Own Mortality

Han Song, a prominent Chinese science fiction author, delves into the unsettling realities of China's rapid transformation while reflecting on his personal health struggles and the broader human condition.

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A toy manufacturing plant in China continues to struggle despite a temporary easing of U.S.-China tariffs, resulting in inventory backlogs and difficulty rehiring workers.

China Faces Significant Job Loss Risks Amid Renewed U.S. Trade Tariffs

A prolonged housing slump combined with soaring youth unemployment has left China increasingly vulnerable in the ongoing trade tensions with the United States.

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Hong Kong-Based China Labor Rights Group Closes Amid Financial Struggles

China Navigates a Fine Line in U.S. Trade Negotiations Over Rare Earth Exports

China’s Dominance Over Rare Earth Mineral Samarium Poses Strategic Risks for Western Defense

Japan Strengthens Military Presence Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Inside Russia’s Spy Agency: Rising Suspicion Toward China Amid Warming Ties

China Gradually Increases Rare Earth Export Licenses Amid Global Supply Concerns

Xi Jinping Urges Trump to Curb Hardliners Threatening U.S.-China Trade Truce

U.S. Restrictions Target China’s C919 Jet, a Symbol of National Ambition

Chinese Sci-Fi Author Han Song's Stark Visions of the Future Prove Uncannily Accurate

Small Businesses Face Significant Challenges Amid U.S.-China Tariff Adjustments

Han Song: China's Sci-Fi Visionary Confronts a Changing Nation and His Own Mortality

China Faces Significant Job Loss Risks Amid Renewed U.S. Trade Tariffs

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Hong Kong-Based China Labor Rights Group Closes Amid Financial Struggles

China Navigates a Fine Line in U.S. Trade Negotiations Over Rare Earth Exports

China’s Dominance Over Rare Earth Mineral Samarium Poses Strategic Risks for Western Defense

Japan Strengthens Military Presence Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Inside Russia’s Spy Agency: Rising Suspicion Toward China Amid Warming Ties