‘Korean firm’ probed for violating US chip controls
A South Korean firm, managed by two Chinese chip engineers, reportedly is being probed by the United States Commerce Department for shipping American parts to sanctioned Chinese firms.
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Asia’s top security summit is under way in Singapore
As US and China defence chiefs meet in Singapore, attention turns to rising tensions over the future of Taiwan.
How East West Bancorp has gained an edge by serving the Asian American community
Despite the heightened scrutiny around regional banks, little-known East West Bancorp has been able to pull ahead thanks to a key customer base: Asian Americans.
China says ‘hard to meet’ discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday it would be “’hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements that appear to point to Beijing’s strongly pro-Moscow stance.
US plans to impose new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials after security verdicts
HONG KONG (AP) — The United States on Friday expressed its deep concerns about the convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law, saying it’s taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on mainland Chinese and Hong Kong officials responsible for the implementation of the sweeping legislation.
China, West rush to mine Africa’s critical minerals
Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonization objectives.
North Korea's latest provocations signal frustration with Beijing
SEOGWIPO, South Korea -- Since China, Japan and South Korea held a rare trilateral summit in Seoul on Monday, North Korea has carried out a flurry of aggressive acts, which analysts say indicate a particular irritation with traditional patron Beijing.
Taiwan protests as China strips preferential tariffs on 134 products
TAIPEI -- China will remove long-standing preferential tariffs on 134 imports from Taiwan, its government said on Friday, in a move that appears designed to pressure the new Taiwanese president.