US to tighten China chip squeeze with old Cold War rule
The United States plans to expand a Cold War-era rule to stop China from obtaining restricted chip-making tools and high-end chips from places including Israel, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan.
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US-South Korea military relations, which focused on North Korea, now have a China-sized gap
General Paul LaCamera, commander of US Forces Korea (USFK), on Wednesday stressed the 1953 mutual defence treaty between the allies did not specify a single adversary, adding that his troops were prepared to defend South Korea against “all threats”.
Why Trump or Harris might sell out to China
For some Americans, the relevant question isn’t “Which candidate will stand up to China?”, it’s “Should the US stand up to China at all?”
China’s conventional subs shifting underwater war balance
A newly spotted Chinese submarine with an advanced rudder design signals China’s rapid advancements in submarine technology, potentially shifting the balance of power in underwater warfare vis-à-vis the US.
Taiwan's Q2 GDP tops forecasts on AI boom
TAIPEI (Reuters) -- Taiwan's trade-dependent economy grew more than expected in the second quarter thanks to stronger demand for new technology, such as artificial intelligence.
China sanctions US lawmaker McGovern for ‘interference’ in its domestic affairs
BANGKOK (AP) — China sanctioned a United States lawmaker Wednesday for “frequently interfering” in China’s domestic affairs.
ASML shares pop 7% after report that U.S. will exempt allies from new China chip restrictions
Shares of ASML jumped as much as 10% on Wednesday after a Reuters report suggested that the company could be exempted from expanded export restrictions on chipmaking gear to China.
In Thailand, many youths are combining modern ‘pop’ rituals with traditional Buddhist beliefs
Pushed by the perceived conservatism of Buddhism and pulled by fun and fashion, many younger Thais are turning to new pop rituals to express their personal beliefs, including finding an unlikely “sacred” emblem in the monstrous form of the Labubu doll created by Chinese toy company Pop Mart.