Tue, 21-Oct-2025

The US and its allies trade barbs with China, while Ukraine takes centre stage at the Asia security meeting

The US and its allies

Co-operation between China and Russia has “undoubtedly” sharpened security concerns in the region. U.S., allies trade barbs with China at Asia’s premier security meeting, especially on Taiwan. Ukraine’s President addressed Shangri-La Dialogue via video link from undisclosed location. Japan says, cooperation between China and Russia has “undoubtedly” heightened security worries in the region. At Asia’s … Read more

United States puts China-based SMIC chipmaker to the Entity List

United States adds China-based chipmaker SMIC to the Entity List

The Trump administration has confirmed that two major Chinese companies’ chipset maker SMIC and oil producer CNOOC have been added to the trade blacklist, alleging them to be Chinese military companies. The Department of Defense has designated four companies for being owned or controlled by the People’s Liberation Army. The list includes Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), China National … Read more