While China dominates global rare earth mining and processing, a new study finds that the US and Japan hold the core patents for advanced applications.

Strong pre-order demand for the iPhone 17 has led Apple to increase production, triggering gains for Asian supply chain partners. Investors are also monitoring Apple's evolving manufacturing balance between China and India.

China's industrial sector reports a persistent but uneven profit recovery driven by strong performance in electronics, despite ongoing domestic and global pressures.