beijing. china has slapped export controls on two rare metals used in the manufacture of semiconductors. the move by the chinese ministry of commerce targets the metals gallium and germanium. china is a major producer of both. from august, exports of these metals will require a licence. michelle fleury has more. us treasury secretary janet yellen is headed to berlin, and hers is the second trip by a cabinet official to china since ties between the world s two top economies deteriorated earlier this year. her goal is to study the relationship, but she has got her work cut out for her. ahead of her visit beijing said he was imposing export controls on two rare medals essential for making semiconductors. the measures are seen as a tit for tat response after the us, the netherlands and japan recently restricted chip exports to china. some say the move is aimed at giving china more leverage in future trade discussions for tub gallium and a germanium the two mentals in question, wi
and months of negotiation. and in fact, the deal was meant to expire today. they ve now got an entirely new deal which will carry them through for another nine months. and as you say, it s going to be about three billion usd, which is more than they were expecting if they d managed to negotiate the end of the last deal. so that is a relief. but at the same time, lots of analysts that i ve been speaking to have also emphasised the fact that this is reallyjust patching up just for now, it s a sticking plaster to be able to get pakistan through to the end of the year and the beginning of the next year. really crucially, at the moment, pakistan is expecting to have a general election here. now, this deal will mean that the current government can finish its term. a caretaker government can can take over. then there s an election. and then the new government, which in that election is expected to happen in october, can then start the whole process of negotiating the next deal. and
Is being transformed by a year long festival of arts and culture. Anne marie tasker and kofi smiles report on the highlights. Hello, and welcome to hull, which, for the whole of 2017 is the uks City Of Culture. And this is the Humber Bridge, just the latest location to take part in the 365 Day Celebration of arts and culture. Pulled between stars and asteroids, meteors and satellites. This Stuning Landmark is being turned into a giant musical instrument, taking you on a sonic journey across the humber. And ive been on myjourneys, too, exploring the cultural links between this maritime city and its sister city of reykjavik. I think all this talk about girls not boxing is old fashioned. E we will also find out how womens boxing pioneer barbara buttrck is finally being recognised in her home city. Im annemarie tasker, and im the arts and Culture Correspondent for the bbc here in hull, and this is kofi smiles. Im the face of hull, chosen by bbc to tell the world about the City Of Culture.
Is being transformed by a year long festival of arts and culture. Anne marie tasker and kofi smiles report on the highlights. Hello, and welcome to hull, which, for the whole of 2017 is the uks City Of Culture. And this is the Humber Bridge, just the latest location to take part in the 365 Day Celebration of arts and culture. Pulled between stars and asteroids, meteors and satellites. This Stuning Landmark is being turned into a giant musical instrument, taking you on a sonic journey across the humber. And ive been on myjourneys, too, exploring the cultural links between this maritime city and its sister city of reykjavik. I think all this talk about girls not boxing is old fashioned. E we will also find out how womens boxing pioneer barbara buttrck is finally being recognised in her home city. Im annemarie tasker, and im the arts and Culture Correspondent for the bbc here in hull, and this is kofi smiles. Im the face of hull, chosen by bbc to tell the world about the City Of Culture.
Journey across the humber. And ive been on myjourneys, too, exploring the cultural links between this maritime city and its sister city of reykjavik. I think all this talk about girls not boxing is old fashioned. We will also find out how womens boxing pioneer Barbara Buttrick is finally being recognised in her home city. Im annemarie tasker, and im the arts and Culture Correspondent for the bbc here in hull, and this is kofi smiles. Im the face of hull, chosen by bbc to tell the world about the City Of Culture. Were on top of the Humber Bridge. Over there is lincolnshire, and behind you is the city of hull. This is one of the norths most famous landmarks. It has stunning views and is an amazing piece of engineering. By the way, it is 156 metres tall, thats just under 500 feet. Just a bit shorter than the blackpool tower. I dont know how ill get down from here, but i guess i will cross that bridge when i come to it. Ill let you into a little secret theres actually a lift up to here. Oh