The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world. Gold has

China has tightened export controls on rare earths and other materials critical for advanced tech manufacturing as trade negotiations continue with the US. It processes around 90% of the world’s rare earths, which go into everything from solar

Nick Redman, director of analysis at Oxford Analytica, talks about China’s desire to indigenize chip production, and how it’s rooted in their belief that the US will not be a reliable partner. He also says Taiwan will engage