EU Urges Companies to Cut Reliance on China-Dominated Supply Chains
The European Union’s industry chief warned companies on May 22 to move faster in reducing reliance on China-dominated supply chains, speaking after a meeting...
US Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Munitions Needs for Iran War
The United States has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to ensure that it has enough munitions for its military operations against...
Floods in China’s Hunan Kill at Least 6 as Residents Say Losses Exceed Official Toll
Shimen County, under Changde, Hunan Province, China, has been hit by extreme rainfall since May 17. State-run news agencies reported that the death toll...
G7 Finance Ministers Focus on Economic Imbalances, China’s Overcapacity
G7 finance ministers met in Paris from May 18 to 19 to address global economic issues with a focus on trade imbalances, which some...
Senators Push FCC Review of Foreign Funding in Paramount–WBD Deal
Six Democratic U.S. senators urged for a rigorous review of foreign ownership plans in Skydance-backed Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a...
The Solomon Islands Has a New Leader—What Does It Mean for China and Australia?
The Solomon Islands has a new prime minister after Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote, ending months of political uncertainty. The country...
Taiwan’s President Says Peace Depends on Strength After Trump–Xi Talks
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on May 20 said peace across the Taiwan Strait must be secured through strength, in an address delivered on his second...
Taiwan Seeks Detention of 3 in Nvidia AI Server Smuggling Case
Taiwan authorities are seeking to detain three people suspected of forging export documents to send high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) servers containing Nvidia chips to...
Cotton Used in Labubu Dolls Traced to Forced-Labor Region in China, Sparking Call for US Action
Pop Mart’s Labubu dolls have become one of China’s most visible consumer exports, with Chinese state media portraying the brand’s global expansion as a...