The fate of Indonesia’s unrivaled stocks of nickel — a critical mineral used to make batteries for electric vehicles — is caught in the conflict between the United States and China.
Qin Gang has not made a public appearance in three weeks. The Communist Party’s habitual secrecy around top officials has fueled speculation over the reasons for his absence.
Children accounted for a third of the at least 272 dead when an earthquake hit Indonesia this week. Experts say the disaster highlights poor building standards in rural areas.