Australia to Hold Talks Over Future of China's Darwin Port Lease
Representatives from the Northern Territory government will travel to Canberra on Thursday to discuss the port and 'steps necessary to secure its future,' according to a statement released Tuesday by NT Treasurer Bill Yan. He called for clarity from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on possible funding for Darwin Port.
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- Boston Globe
As Trump courts a more assertive Beijing, China hawks are losing out
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Advertisement The H20 decision was primarily motivated by top Trump officials who agreed with Nvidia's arguments that selling the chip would be better for American technology leadership than withholding it, people familiar with the move say. But Trump officials have also claimed that it was part of the trade talks. After telling Congress in June that there was 'no quid pro quo in terms of chips for rare earths,' Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, reversed those comments Tuesday, saying that the H20 move was 'all part of a mosaic' of talks with China. 'They had things we wanted, we had things they wanted, and we're in a very good place,' he said. Advertisement A Chinese Ministry of Commerce official seemed to reject that Friday, saying that the United States had 'taken the initiative' to approve the H20 sales. China believes the United States should continue to remove its trade and economic restrictions, the official said. A person familiar with the talks, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said that the H20 chip was not specifically discussed in meetings between Chinese and US officials in Geneva and London this spring. But the reversal was part of a more recent cadence of warmer actions the United States and China have taken toward each other. For instance, Beijing agreed in recent weeks to block the export of several chemicals used to make fentanyl, an issue Trump has been concerned about. Recent events have underscored the influence that China has over the US economy. When Trump raised tariffs on Chinese exports in April, some top Trump officials thought Beijing would quickly fold, given its recent economic weakness. Instead, Beijing called Trump's bluff by restricting rare earths needed by American makers of cars, military equipment, medical devices, and electronics. 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CLF Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
NEW YORK, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) resulting from allegations that Cliffs may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Cliffs securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On May 7, 2025, Cliffs issued a press release containing its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. In part, Cliffs reported a $483 million GAAP net loss for the quarter, compared to a $434 million GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024. Further, Cliffs announced that it had 'made the decision to fully or partially idle six facilities to optimize its footprint, reposition away from loss-making operations, and release excess working capital.' The press release contained a statement from Cliffs' CEO, who stated in part that Cliffs' 'first-quarter results were negatively impacted by underperforming non-core assets and the lagging effect of lower index prices in late 2024 and early 2025.' On this news, Cliffs' stock fell over 15% on May 8, 2025, and a further 2% on May 9, 2025. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. At the time Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: on Twitter: or on Facebook: Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ——————————- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected]
Motor 1
2 hours ago
- Motor 1
In China, Sedans Still Thrive
We all know how much the Chinese market shapes the global automotive landscape. Any changes have an immediate impact on the rest of the auto world. Not only does China lead the race to electrification, but the country is also making great strides in technologies like advanced driver assistance, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving. But even as China races to market with new innovations and even more exciting product, one thing remains unchanged: Sedans still rule. Even though the sedan has been largely overshadowed in by SUVs in markets like the US and Europe, the traditional four-door family car is still a huge success in China. Without that success, sedans might have already disappeared from the road entirely. Half of Global Sales According to research on global car sales in 2024, China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) accounted for over 50 percent of the world's sedan sales, with 7.89 million units (+1%). Despite modest growth, the sedan is still considered a status symbol among Chinese drivers, which is why nearly all Chinese manufacturers still produce them, unlike many European and American counterparts. The second largest market for sedans was the USA / Canada with 2.63 million units (+1%). Europe, surprisingly, is only in fifth place, behind the Middle East (1.15 million, including Iran) and Latin America (921,000). European consumers have always preferred hatchbacks, station wagons, and, of course, SUVs. Top 10 Markets for Sedans In 2024 Country Percentage of Cars Sold Are Sedans Algeria 60% Algeria 48% Egypt 47% Saudi Arabia 46% Iran 46% Azerbaijan 41% Malaysia 36% Bahrain 33% China 33% Tajikistan 33% Toyota Remains on Top Among manufacturers, Toyota maintains its leadership in the segment with nearly 2 million sedans sold in 2024. The Camry and Corolla models remain very popular, but the growth of Toyota's SUVs has negatively impacted sedan sales, which fell by 7 percent last year. Volkswagen Group also saw a decline of 4 percent, with 1.82 million units. In contrast, Chinese brands show massive growth: BYD is third with 1.51 million sedans sold (+78%), Geely is seventh with 919,000 units (+36%), while Changan and Chery increased volumes by 19 percent (312,000 units) and 60 percent (298,000 units), respectively. Top Selling Sedan Brands (2024) Units sold (2024) Toyota 1.75 Million BYD 1.51 Million Volkswagen 1.33 Million Nissan 974,000 Honda 938,000 Hyundai 862,000 Mercedes 691,000 BMW 587,000 Tesla 560,000 Geely 528,000 Chevrolet 514,000 Kia 474,000 Audi 461,000 IKCO 295,000 Hongqi 251,000 Lexus 247,000 Changan 236,000 Suzuki 223,000 Chery 213,000 Saipa 174,000 The author of the article, Felipe Munoz, is an Automotive Industry Specialist at JATO Dynamics . More Sedan News The Best Sedans of 2025 (So Far) There's a Reason Why Subaru WRX Sales Are Way Down Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
