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China says critical metals curbs 'not targeting' any country
China says critical metals curbs 'not targeting' any country
Business and Economy
by  AFP

China's commerce ministry on Thursday said recent curbs on essential chip-making metals were not aimed at any specific country and that they did not represent a "ban on exports". "The Chinese government is not targeting any particular country in implementing these export controls," commerce ministry spokeswoman Shu Jueting said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Rubbish-clearing divers come to rescue of 'pearl of Kyrgyzstan'
Rubbish-clearing divers come to rescue of 'pearl of Kyrgyzstan'
Business and Economy
by  AFP

On the shores of Lake Issyk Kul in mountainous Kyrgyzstan, a group of divers show off their haul for the day -- a boat engine, car tyres, bottles, clothes and plastic items. "So we decided to clean up the lake," said the diver, who estimates he has collected 20 tonnes of waste since creating his association "Clean Issyk Kul".