China imposed export controls on gallium and germanium, critical metals used in semiconductor manufacturing, in retaliation against US-led tech restrictions.
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Which European country became the first G7 nation to officially withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2024?
Italy officially withdrew from the Belt and Road Initiative in early 2024, citing that the economic benefits had not met expectations and seeking to realign with Western allies.
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Which country signed a landmark deal with the US in 2024 to purchase 31 MQ-9B Predator drones?
India signed a deal to acquire 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance drones from the US to boost its surveillance and strike capabilities along its borders and in the Indian Ocean.
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Which group of nations officially expanded its membership in January 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE?
The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) is a flagship framework between the USA and India to foster cooperation in space, semiconductors, defense, and telecommunications.
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Which major trade policy measure did the European Union impose on China in October 2024?
Following an anti-subsidy investigation, the EU imposed significant additional tariffs (up to 35.3%) on Chinese electric vehicles, citing unfair state subsidies that distorted the European market.
