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International
China: Building 11 new strategic oil storage sites; likely to increase stockpiling when Brent prices are low.
United States — United States Department of Energy: Manages U.S. SPR; data shows reserves at lowest since 1983; expects to receive 1.28 barrels per barrel released under exchange deals.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: China's dominance in critical minerals processing is the central concern driving U.S. policy, and its export controls have prompted the U.S. push for self-sufficiency.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DOE hosted mining schools and announced $100 million in grants to boost mining education.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
Regulatory
China: China currently controls about 80% of global rare earth processing, which the United States aims to reduce its dependence on through initiatives like this funding.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy announced and is managing a $75 million funding initiative for projects focused on recovering critical minerals from coal and coal byproducts, aiming to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China has developed a robust rare earths education and research ecosystem, giving it a significant advantage in global rare earths refining and production. This event highlights China's strategic efforts to maintain its leading position in rare earth resources.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy is investing in American workers, innovation, and domestic production of critical materials to counter China's rare earths dominance.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: China is mentioned as a competitor in the AI race, but is not directly involved in this project.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DOE is the owner of the site and selected Brookfield and NextEra to develop the project, advancing its AI infrastructure initiative.
Jul 29, 2026 · 22 articles
International
China: China is a potential alternative partner for Saudi nuclear development; the deal sidelines Chinese involvement.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DOE signed and promoted the deal, emphasizing nonproliferation and economic benefits for US industry.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
International
China: China's factory activity expanded due to stockpiling, but it is also a source of global trade imbalances and faces pressure from G7 nations regarding its industrial policies.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy>>> loaned oil from the national security stockpile to ease market jitters, a measure to mitigate rising fuel prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Tech
China: Chang'e-7 mission, carrying a seismometer, is expected to land near Shackleton Crater in late 2026, providing a test for the seismic method.
United States — United States Department of Energy: Provided funding for the research through its Office of Science.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: Recent 2025 incidents occurred near China, under the Indo-Pacific Command.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The Department of Energy provided a notable report on a 2015 intrusion at the United States — Pantex nuclear facility.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China has reduced crude imports due to the conflict, impacting global oil demand.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DoE requested $768 million for nuclear security related to Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
China: China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, has seen its seaborne crude oil imports drop, contributing to the global oil market's oversupply as it draws down inventories.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy, through Secretary Chris Wright, has reported increased oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized Washington's commitment to ensuring its continued openness.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
China: China's Shanghai Composite fell 2.1%, reflecting regional risk-off sentiment and concerns about global demand.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DOE raised its US crude production estimate for 2026, indicating potential future supply increases.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Regulatory
China: China was mentioned as a potential beneficiary of the waiver, with foreign operators linked to China gaining business. This raises concerns about U.S. maritime competitiveness.
United States — United States Department of Energy: Energy Secretary Chris Wright represented the department in supporting the waiver.
Aug 04, 2026 · 28 articles
Business
China: China is mentioned as a competitor in military AI deployment, but is not directly involved in this event.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DoE previously planned to use Nvidia's Blackwell chips in supercomputers, but this donation is the first direct military use.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: The U.S. aims to reduce its reliance on China for rare earth supplies, making USA Rare Earth's expansion in France strategically important.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy has provided federal funding to USA Rare Earth for a pilot-scale rare earth element separations project, enhancing domestic processing capacity.
Jun 01, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has called for restoring normal passage. It has influence over Iran but is not directly involved.
United States — United States Department of Energy: Releases official inventory data that influences oil prices.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
Regulatory
China: Cited by critics of the moratorium as a competitor in AI development; the pause may affect the U.S.-China tech race.
United States — United States Department of Energy: Projected that data centers will consume up to 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028, highlighting the scale of energy demand.
Jul 14, 2026 · 192 articles
Regulatory
China: Trade restrictions on China are market-moving, and the service could profit from such announcements.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The DOE's support for nuclear fusion is a separate business line for TMTG, but not central to the Truth API controversy.
Jul 16, 2026 · 100 articles
Business
China: China's increasing uranium purchases from Kazakhstan divert supply from Western markets, supporting the case for domestic processing.
United States — United States Department of Energy: DOE's financing program for new reactors supports the broader nuclear renaissance that benefits Western's project.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: Jimmy Carter normalized relations with China, a policy that contrasts with Donald Trump's proposed trade war.
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy was created by Jimmy Carter to streamline American energy research, a policy contrasting with Donald Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' approach.
Jan 09, 2025 · 10 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Energy: The United States — United States Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass lithium mining project, aligning with the U.S. strategy for critical minerals.
Oct 06, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Energy: Nvidia is teaming with the United States — United States Department of Energy to build seven new AI supercomputers, showcasing government collaboration in AI development.
Oct 29, 2025 · 10 articles
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