US-China

China Suspends Critical Metal Export Ban to US of some ‘dual use’ materials: Ministry

China has suspended an export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony — three rare metals essential for high-tech and defense industries — in a move signaling tentative easing in trade tensions with the United States. The Ministry of Commerce announced...
Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia

China Eases Nexperia Chip Export Ban After EU Pressure, Calming Fears in Auto Industry

The European Commission announced Saturday (Nov 8) that Chinese authorities have confirmed a partial resumption of Nexperia chip exports, easing a weeks-long blockage that had rattled Europe’s automotive sector. The move follows intensive diplomatic talks and appears to be part...
Japan Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi

Japan’s Prime Minister Seeks Historic Meeting with North Korean Leader to Resolve Decades-Old Abduction Issue

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said Monday she has formally requested a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as part of a renewed push to resolve the long-running issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago....
KSS-III Submarine

Trump Approves South Korean Nuclear Submarine Construction on U.S. Soil

In a move that marks a major shift in both U.S. defense cooperation and South Korea’s military ambitions, President Donald Trump announced on October 29 that the U.S. government has granted approval for South Korea to construct nuclear-powered submarines on...
Taiwan opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun

Taiwan’s New Opposition Leader Warns of War Risk, Pledges ‘New Era of Peace’ with China

Taiwan’s newly elected opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, took office on Saturday with a stark warning about the risk of war with China, while vowing to usher in what she called a “new era of peace” across the Taiwan Strait. Cheng,...
Philippine Coast Guard

China Condemns Philippines-Led Joint Patrol in South China Sea, Warns of ‘Troublemaking’

China’s military said on Saturday (Nov 1) that it had closely monitored and tracked a joint maritime patrol organised by the Philippines and its partners in the disputed South China Sea, accusing Manila of heightening regional tensions and threatening peace....
iconic FiftyTwoDegrees building in Nijmegen is the headquarters of Nexperia

China Slams Netherlands Over Nexperia Takeover, Warns of Retaliation as “Piracy” Accusations Fly

China has lashed out at the Netherlands following the Dutch government’s takeover of Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, calling the move an act of “piracy” and warning of possible retaliatory measures, including export restrictions on rare earths vital to global technology...
Parliament building in Tokyo, Japan

Japan’s Opposition Parties Seek Unity to Block Takaichi’s Premiership Amid Coalition Collapse

Japan’s top opposition parties were locked in intense negotiations on Tuesday, seeking to form a united front capable of taking power and preventing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from retaining the premiership. The high-stakes talks follow the dramatic collapse...
China-US Chip War

China’s Declaration: “Fight to the End” in US trade war

On Tuesday, October 14, Beijing made clear that it is prepared to go all the way in its trade confrontation with Washington. In a sharply worded statement, China’s commerce ministry asserted: “If you wish to fight, we shall fight to...
Taiwan's Hai Kun submarine

Taiwan’s Stealth Gamble: Taipei’s Underwater Defense Ambitions Tested as Stealth Submarine Project Suffers Structural and Systems Failures

Taiwan’s long-anticipated flagship submarine, the Hai Kun — meaning Narwhal — has missed a crucial sea trial deadline, casting a shadow over one of Asia’s most ambitious defense projects and exposing the limits of Taiwan’s industrial and strategic reach in...
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