US lawmaker urges investigation into China’s chipmaker SMIC over alleged Huawei ties

Republican Michael McCaul calls on the US Commerce Department to check whether SMIC is illegally producing chips for Huawei.

Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut: a new hope for India’s Congress?

While her victory in Wayanad seems assured, analysts say Priyanka and her brother must lead a broader party overhaul to beat Modi’s BJP.

China to import Russian tech and expertise to boost low-altitude defences: state media

Deal signed between Chinese firm and Russian aviation engineering institution comes as Beijing and Moscow step up military cooperation.

In close US election, 1 thing is certain: more tariffs on China

Higher tariffs are a near-certainty no matter who occupies the White House, but China is prepared for a new phase of struggle.

US presidential election 2024: Electoral College results live

As votes get counted across the US, see who is ahead in this pivotal 2024 presidential election.

China’s issuance of US dollar bonds to bolster ties with Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Finance says it will sell up to US$2 billion of notes in Riyadh next week.

Southeast Asia lacks unity required for ‘Asian Nato’, Philippines defence chief says

Gilberto Teodoro’s remarks come in the wake of Japan’s proposal for an ‘Asian Nato’, which faced scepticism from the US and India.

SpaceX asks Taiwanese suppliers to move production abroad on geopolitical risks

The US company has requested multiple satellite component manufacturers to produce outside Taiwan, sources say.

Japan blasts world’s first wooden satellite into space – with SpaceX’s help

Data will be sent from the satellite to Japanese researchers to determine if it can withstand extreme changes in temperature.

Apple to face first EU fine under new digital antitrust rules

The penalty, under the Digital Markets Act, is related to the iPhone maker’s App Store.